Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can always listen to Jesus.
Faith Verse
Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”
Question of the Day: How can you hear from Jesus?
Read about It
Read: Proverbs 2:1–6
If you knew that there was buried treasure nearby, what would you do? Would you ignore it and pretend that it wasn’t there? Would you say, “Maybe I’ll search for it tomorrow?” Of course not! You would go and dig for it right away. You would search for that treasure until you found it. Our Bible verses today talk about searching for understanding and wisdom like you would search for silver or hidden treasure.
Nicodemus had a heart to search for Jesus and to know truth. He did what he had to do to get to Jesus. He took the time to really listen to what Jesus was saying. It’s easy sometimes to get so caught up in the things that we have to do, that we miss what Jesus is trying to say to us. We don’t really listen carefully to Him. We hurry through our Bible reading time or just forget to do it all. But when we take time to get to know Jesus and listen to Him, we begin to hear His voice, the voice of truth, instead of all the other noises that fight for our attention.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Our Bible verses compare seeking godly wisdom and understanding to what special things? Answer 1. Silver and hidden treasures (Proverbs 2:4)
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Question 2. What are things we can do to look for God’s wisdom? Answer 2. Listen to Him and treasure what He says (verse 1); tune your ears to wisdom and concentrate on understanding (verse 2); cry out for insight and ask for understanding (verse 3); search for Him (verse 4)
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| Question 3. Why do you think Nicodemus asked Jesus so many questions?
Answer 3. He was searching for truth. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. How can you listen to Jesus?
Answer 4. Look for Him with all your heart by reading the Bible, talking to Him, listening to Bible teachers/pastors. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What are some things you may need to listen to less or not at all so you can better listen to Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Jesus, I want to always listen carefully to what You’re saying to me. Help me to look for You more than anything else. Amen.