At-home guide / number 40
The Beginning of Wisdom
Proverbs 1. Part 3 of the story, poetry and prophets. This guide went out for Sunday October 12, 2025.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
Fearing God makes us wise.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Proverbs 1
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." - Proverbs 1:7
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
How would you explain wisdom to a friend? Is it just knowing a lot of stuff? Why would someone want to be wise instead of foolish? Why does God want us to be wise?
TakeawayWisdom is understanding how the world works and how God wants us to live in it.
Are we born wise? How do we become wise? What is the beginning of wisdom? What does it mean to fear God?
TakeawayThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
What are some things that you treasure? Why would the Bible call wisdom a treasure?
TakeawayWisdom is a treasure.
Where can wisdom be found? Who is the wisest person? How do we grow in wisdom?
TakeawayWisdom is found in God’s word, in Jesus, and on the cross.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 40 sits in part 3, poetry and prophets.