Sermon & Small Group ResourcesThis is the third sermon in our three-part Winter Warmers series on Proverbs. This sermon is “Humility”. Preacher: The Rev’d Daniel Rouhead. Bible Reading: Proverbs 11DOWNLOAD the Small Group Questions, Going Deeper, and Sermon Transcript (PDF).










Next Steps this Week


BIBLE READING: Proverbs 11:1-13



The Lord detests dishonest scales,    but accurate weights find favour with him.When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with humility comes wisdom.The integrity of the upright guides them,    but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,    but righteousness delivers from death.The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,    but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.The righteousness of the upright delivers them,    but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.Hopes placed in mortals die with them;    all the promise of their power comes to nothing.The righteous person is rescued from trouble,    and it falls on the wicked instead.With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbours,    but through knowledge the righteous escape.When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense,    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.A gossip betrays a confidence,    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.


SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS



Download in PDF format.CONNECT: How could you speak words of wisdom on your frontlines this week? WARM-UP Do you find it “hard to be humble”? Describe the most humble person you have met? What was their impact on you? Read Proverbs 11:1-2 What is pride? What is humility? How are they different? What comes with pride? What comes from humility? What examples of pride in the bible speak to you powerfully? What examples of humility do you relate to? Read Proverbs 11:4, 26, 28 How does pride affect our relationship with God? What are the common sources of pride in Australian society? Why is wealth such a powerful cause of pride? How does wealth affect our relationship with God and our relationships with others? How can we detect when pride is becoming an issue? Who could help you with that? Read Proverbs 11:24-25 Why is humility so important for Christians? How did Jesus model humility? What is the connection between wisdom and humility? What is the link between humility and generosity? How has the generosity of a fellow Christian influenced your faith? How could you be generous on your frontlines? How could St Bartʼs demonstrate humility and generosity in Toowoomba and further afield? APPLY: How could you model humility on your frontlines this week?


PRAYER



Gracious God, thank-you for Jesusʼ example of humility expressed in his life and death. Help us to be alert to pride, so that we can totally depend on you. Help us to grow in humility, generosity, wisdom and faith. In Jesusʼ name, Amen.


GOING DEEPER



On Your Frontline This Week: Have you ever asked a friend or colleague - do you think Jesus is a game changer? Maybe try it this week and invite them to the Public Lecture.Listen, Watch, and Read: Listen: “Spiritual Pride” by Dick LucasListen: “The Problem of Pride” by Alistair BeggListen: “Two Mouths” by Don CarsonRead: “How Pride Poisons the Soul” by Sam StormsSERIES Resources:Series Overview Booklet (and Audiobook)BOOK: “Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs For Everyone” by John GoldingayVIDEO: Bible Project Overview of ProverbsWEBSITE: The Gospel Coalition resources on ProverbsGrow as Families Each week St Bart’s Kids and CHARGE Youth provides resources for you to use at home. Join the livestream and then spend 30 minutes to work through these together.Families: Read, Chat, Do, and PrayHigh School: CHARGE Discussion QuestionsKids’ Talk: Watch the Kids’ TalkeBook: Watch the eBook

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