1. Brainsweat: The Anatomy of Wisdom Wise Fear Proverbs 1:1–7, 8:13, 9:10

2. Memory Verse The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

3. Learning Goals Explore: Students will define wisdom as the practical application of knowledge gained through fearing the Lord. Transform: Students will determine ways that biblical knowledge of God affects their lives.

4. Discussion What is wisdom? How is that different from knowledge? What does it mean to fear God? Should we ever stop fearing God? Why or why not? How can we gain understanding of who God is? Is the Bible the only way that we can truly get to know God? What other possibilities are there?

5. Key Study 1. Fearing God results in knowledge gained from a relationship with God. Proverbs 1:1–7

6. Key Study 2. Fearing God results in character that imitates God Proverbs 8:13

7. Key Study 3. Fearing God is the source of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10