3 Marks of Legit Friendship

1. Counsel : Give it and receive it Thoughtfully (Proverbs 27:9)


2. Correction : Give it and receive it Humbly (Proverbs 27:6)


3. Comfort : Give it and receive it Constantly (Proverbs 17:17)

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read Proverbs 18:24

1. How do you approach a friend when you need counsel? (Proverbs 27:9)
    
2. Have you ever suffered the loss of a friendship because you told them they were wrong about something they said, did, are doing? How do you respond to correction? (Proverbs 27:6)
    
3. Who is a friend that comforts you? Share with the group how that friend comforts you, or even a specific time that friend brought comfort. (Proverbs 17:17)

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another.

Committed to My Children

Guest Speaker - Pastor Jeremiah Canfield, HBC Pittsburgh East

1. Identify the WAY


2. Maximize the Training



Two ways to train: Discipling and DDisciplining




Discipling 101: How?

• Intentionally
• Spontaneously
• Exemplary
• Consistently
• Creatively

Discipling 201: What?

• Money
• Purity
• Friends
• Working Hard
• Honesty



Fear of the Lord

Disciplining 101: Why?

• It shows your love
• It pictures Christ



Disciplining 201: How?

• Confrontation
• Reflection
• Confession
• Verbal Correction
• Scripture Confirmation
• Physical Correction
• Restoration
• Care
• Repentance


3. Persevere the to End

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read Proverbs 22:6

1. Parents: How has actually having kids changed your previously held ideas about parenting and discipline? How has the Bible changed your ideas about parenting / discipline?
    
2. What have you learned about parenting from your parents (positive OR negative lessons)? How do you see these ideas in light of God’s Word?
    
3. How do you and your spouse share the responsibilities for discipline? If you disagree in any particular belief(s) of discipline, how do you resolve it?

Breakout Questions:

1. What is the greatest struggle you face as a parent? What does the Bible say on that subject? (Be open for advice / encouragement.)
    
2. Pray for one another.

I Need to Step Up as a Parent

Why I Need To Step Up (Proverbs 22:6)

1. Because I love my Child (Proverbs 13:24)


2. Because I love my Neighbor (Proverbs 17:12)


3. Because I love my Home (Proverbs 29:17)

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Review Proverbs 22:6

1. Parents: How has actually having kids changed your previously held ideas about parenting and discipline? How has the Bible changed your ideas about parenting / discipline?
    
2. What have you learned about parenting from your parents (positive OR negative lessons)? How do you see these ideas in light of God’s Word?
    
3. How do you and your spouse share the responsibilities for discipline? If you disagree in any particular belief(s) of discipline, how do you resolve it?

Breakout Questions:

1. What is the greatest struggle you face as a parent? What does the Bible say on that subject? (Be open for advice / encouragement.)
    
2. Pray for one another.

Drink Up!

How to Affair Proof Your Marriage

1. Flee the Fire (Proverbs 6:27-29)

The Fire of Passion:

1. ALLURES (Prv 5:3)


2. SSPREADS (Prv 5:8)


3. BURNS (Prv 5:11, 14)


2. Drink the WATER (Prv 5:15-19)


1. Enjoy it Exclusively (Prv 5:15-17)


2. Enjoy it TOTALLY (Prv 5:18-19a)


3. Enjoy it Liberally (Prv 5:19b-20)

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read Proverbs 5:15-19

1. Why do you think the rate of spouses having affairs is so high?


2. How is monogamy more fulfilling than ”playing the field”?

Breakout Questions:

1. What have you been doing to affair ­proof your marriage?
    
2. How do you make your spouse feel like he/she is still your #1?

1 Corinthians 7:25 - ­ But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another... (goes on to describe taking a timeout for prayer)

How to Choose the Right Spouse (101)

Step 1: Know what to Look For.

Step 2: Know what’s at Stake.

Step 3: Choose Prayerfully.

The 3 C's of Spouse Selection

1. Christ

   Proverbs 19:14 - House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.



2. Character

   Proverbs 31:10 - An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.



3. Counsel

   Proverbs 15:22 - Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

Appendix A: Am I a Wise Choice?

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read Proverbs 12:4

1. How would you instruct a teenager/young adult to look for character when it comes time for them to consider a spouse?
    
2. Suppose a friend of yours (a Christian) is in a serious relationship with a non­-Christian. 
   Would you say something to your friend, or just let him/her be?
   If you did have opportunity to speak to him/her about this situation, what would you say?
    
3. Suppose another Christian friend of yours is married, but comes to you and says they are considering divorce and want your opinion. What would you say?

Breakout Questions:

1. What is your weakest area as a spouse? (for the unmarried, what do you foresee as a weak area for you when you do get married?)
    
2. Pray for one another.