Divine Direction: Discussion Groups - Week 2 - Life.Church

Walk With the Wise and Become Wise

Scripture References

• Psalm 32:8

Overview

Wisdom is the essential ingredient for navigating every decision. Solomon modeled this by asking God for wisdom above riches or power, and Scripture urges us to do the same. True wisdom grows in three movements: walk with wise people, ask God—our Good Shepherd—for guidance, and then decide in faith. This session invites the group to share stories of receiving godly counsel, to remember how God has personally guided them, and to seek fresh direction together in prayer.

Main Points

Wisdom Is Worth More Than Gold

• Solomon offered 1,000 burnt offerings; when God offered him anything, Solomon chose wisdom.
• Solomon’s repeated counsel: wisdom is above all else—better than gold.
• Set the tone for group discussion: pursue wisdom first, not success, power, or comfort.

Walk With the Wise

“Walk with the wise and become wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”

• The people around you shape your future; wrong crowds lead to trouble.
• Prompt for discussion: recall a time someone’s wise counsel changed your course.
• Application begins by choosing relationships that sharpen faith and judgment.

God Guides and Advises

• Psalm 32:8 portrays God as Guide and Adviser who watches over His children.
• Jesus is the Good Shepherd: His job is to guide; our job is to follow, step by step.
• Illustration: Teaching a child to ride a bike— a loving father coaching, protecting, correcting—mirrors God’s patient direction with us.
• Even those without a loving earthly father can trust the perfect heavenly Father to lead them.

Ask God for Wisdom

• James promises God gives wisdom generously to all who ask.
• God may speak through Scripture, another believer, prayer impressions, or circumstances.
• Discussion prompt: share a moment when you needed direction and sensed God’s clear guidance.

Decide With Confidence

• Three-part movement: Walk, Ask, Decide.
  1. Surround yourself with wise, godly counsel.
  2. Ask God specifically for wisdom.
  3. Decide, trusting that God is guiding the steps you take.
• Group exercise: identify current decisions needing wisdom; listen for Scripture and counsel in the room; pray together for guidance.

Key Truths

• Choosing wisdom is the most valuable request we can make to God.
• Proximity to wise people produces wisdom; proximity to fools produces harm.
• God actively guides and advises His children like a Good Shepherd and loving Father.
• Asking God for wisdom is met with a generous response.
• Wisdom often unfolds one step at a time, requiring trust-filled decisions.

Response

• Evaluate your closest relationships; pursue friendships that draw you toward God’s wisdom.
• Daily ask God for guidance before making decisions, large or small.
• Recall and record past moments of divine guidance to strengthen present faith.
• Share your current decision points with trusted believers and invite their counsel.
• Act on the wisdom received, believing the Good Shepherd is leading each step.

Closing

Wisdom begins with the company we keep, centers on asking our Good Shepherd for guidance, and culminates in decisive action. As you talk and pray together, expect God to answer—He delights in guiding His children toward His best path.

Resources

• Divine Direction Bible Plan on YouVersion
• Divine Direction by Craig Groeschel