Game Plan - Week 3

September 26, 2021

Notes

Game Plan

A Special Teams Game Plan

Proverbs 4:1-13

• Game Plan: A specific strategy to bring success on the field of play against a given set of contingencies

• Family Transitions: specific times in the family journey when abilities and accountabilities experience significant shifts

What is true in every transition?

1. The family unit is destabilized.

2. Relational connections are re-evaluated.

3. Expectations are challenged.

4. Roles have to be re-ordered.

Poles of Transition

1. Poles of Autonomy and Dependence

2. Poles of Freedom & Accountability

• Proverbs 4:1-3

• Proverbs 4:7-13

Life Stages

1. School Zone (5-6 years old)

2. Change Zone (6th-7th grade)

3. Freedom Zone (16-18 years old)

4. Celebration Zone (Adulthood)

Benefits of Wisdom

1. Honor (4:8)

2. A Good, Long Life (4:10)

3. Fewer Scars (4:12)

4. True Fulfillment (4:13)



Discussion Guide

Use these questions to reflect on this week's message as a family or group.

1. Describe a time when your family faced a transition. What made it more difficult? During the transition, what expectations were challenged?

2. Read Proverbs 4:1-3. What does Solomon say about generational wisdom?

3. Pastor Brian stated that the primary goal of parenting is to help our children develop an attachment to wisdom. Read Proverbs 4:7-9. How can the words of Solomon help us in this endeavor?

4. There are many benefits in leading our children to honor God. Read Proverbs 4:8-13 and review the list below. Give an example in your family of how you have seen these benefits when walking in wisdom.

• Honor (4:8)

• A Good, Long Life (4:10)

• Fewer Scars (4:12)

• True Fulfillment (4:13)