Brainsweat: The Anatomy of Wisdom

Wise FearProverbs 1:1–7, 8:13, 9:10

Memory VerseThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

Learning GoalsExplore: Students will define wisdom as the practical application of knowledge gained through fearing the Lord.

Transform: Students will determine ways that biblical knowledge of God affects their lives.

Discussion• What is wisdom? How is that different from knowledge?

• What does it mean to fear God? Should we ever stop fearing God? Why or why not?

• How can we gain understanding of who God is?

• Is the Bible the only way that we can truly get to know God? What other possibilities are there?

Key Study1. Fearing God results in knowledge gained from a relationship with God. Proverbs 1:1–7

Key Study2. Fearing God results in character that imitates God Proverbs 8:13

Key Study3. Fearing God is the source of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10