Youth Sermon: Ancient Wisdom

Introduction

Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Yeah, the one where she breaks into the bears' house and messes everything up. But let's forget about her criminal activities for a sec. The story is all about finding the just right spot, right? That's what we all want in life - not too much, not too little, just right.

So, today we're gonna chat about this dude named Agur. You probably haven't heard of him, but he wrote Proverbs 30 in the Bible. He's not famous, but he's got some pretty cool stuff to say.

The story is all about finding the just right spot, right? That's what we all want in life - not too much, not too little, just right.

Agur's Wisdom

Agur starts off by saying he doesn't know everything and he doesn't understand God completely. That's pretty humble, right? He's like, I don't have all the answers, but I'm still trying to figure it out.

Then he asks some deep questions about God and His son. It's like he's saying, God's ways are way beyond what we can understand, so don't try to put Him in a box.

Next, Agur talks about how perfect God's Word is and warns us not to add anything to it. It's like he's saying, The Bible is your guide, so stick to it.

Now, here's the main part. Agur prays for balance in his life. He asks God to give him just enough to live on, not too much and not too little. It's like he's saying, God, I trust you to provide for me. I don't want to be rich or poor, just content.

I want you to think about your phone battery. You know how it's not good to let it drain completely, but it's also not good to keep it at 100% all the time? It's best to keep it somewhere in the middle, right? That's like our lives. We don't want to be drained or overloaded. We want to be in that sweet spot where we're content and balanced.

Agur also talks about things that are never satisfied, things that amaze him, behaviors to avoid, and the wisdom of small creatures. It's like he's saying, Life is full of wonders and challenges, but we can learn from them and grow.

Finally, Agur reminds us that even the most powerful things are vulnerable. It's like he's saying, Don't get too proud or think you're invincible. Remember, we're all under God's authority.

Conclusion

So, what can we learn from Agur? We can strive for balance and contentment in our lives. We can trust God to provide for us. And we can remember that we're not alone. God is with us, guiding us towards His sweet spot for our lives.

Let's pray.

God, help us to find balance and contentment in our lives. Help us to trust in your provision and to remember that we're not alone. Guide us towards your sweet spot for our lives. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How can we apply the wisdom of Agur's prayer to our lives?

2. What does it mean to live in God's sweet spot?

3. How can we avoid the extremes of poverty and riches?

4. What are some small wonders of God's creation that you appreciate?

5. How can we humbly submit to God's authority?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• Group Activity: Wisdom Walk
• Youth Challenge: Living in the Sweet Spot