3.15.26 – KIDZ STUDY GUIDE – HONOR, HUMILITY, AND THE FEAR OF THE LORD

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Sermon Study Guide

 

 

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Message from Paul Johnson

OVERVIEW 

This week, we are learning how to live in a way that pleases God and loves people well.

The Bible teaches us a powerful order:

👉 When we respect and listen to God (fear of the Lord)
👉 We become teachable
👉 That leads to wisdom
👉 Wisdom helps us walk in humility
👉 And humility leads to honor

We are not trying to be important—we are learning how to live the right way with God and others.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Hear → Answer → Act

👂 Hear – Read the Bible
💬 Answer – Talk about it
🏃 Act – Live it out this week

Have your Bible open. Let God’s Word give the answers.

📖 MEMORY VERSE

“The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” — Proverbs 15:33

 

SECTION 1 — GOD IS GOD (THE FEAR OF THE LORD)

💡 WHAT IS THE FEAR OF THE LORD?

The fear of the Lord means loving God, respecting Him, and taking Him seriously above everything else.

BIG IDEA

God is in charge, and we respect Him, listen to Him, and take Him seriously.

READ

Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 8:13 and Matthew 10:28

TALK ABOUT IT

  1. According to Proverbs 15:33, what comes from fearing the Lord, and what comes before honor?
  2. In Proverbs 8:13, how does the Bible describe the fear of the Lord?
  3. In Matthew 10:28, who does Jesus say we should fear, and how does that change how we live?
  4. Why is it important to remember that God is God and we are not?
  5. What are some ways people can start treating God casually instead of taking Him seriously?

THINK ABOUT IT

  • Do I really listen to God?
    • Do I treat God with respect?
    • Am I more worried about what people think or what God thinks?

 

SECTION 2 — GOD TEACHES US (BEING TEACHABLE)

💡 WHAT DOES TEACHABLE MEAN?

Teachable means being willing to listen, learn, and let God change you.

💡 WHAT IS WISDOM?

Wisdom means knowing what God says and choosing to live it out.

BIG IDEA

When we listen to God, we grow and learn.

READ

Proverbs 9:10, James 1:5 and Psalm 119:9–11

TALK ABOUT IT

  1. According to Proverbs 9:10, what is the beginning of wisdom?
  2. According to James 1:5, what does God promise if we ask Him for wisdom?
  3. According to Psalm 119:9–11, how does God’s Word help us live right?
  4. Why is it important to stay teachable instead of saying, “I already know that”?
  5. How can bringing your pain to God help it not turn into something bad inside you?

THINK ABOUT IT

  • Do I listen when someone teaches me?
    • Do I let God’s Word change me?
    • Do I bring my problems to God?

 

SECTION 3 — HUMILITY SEES RIGHT

💡 WHAT IS PRIDE?

Pride means thinking you are more important than others and not wanting to listen to God.

BIG IDEA

Humility means seeing ourselves the right way and putting others first.

READ

James 4:6
Philippians 2:3–8
Micah 6:8

TALK ABOUT IT

  1. According to James 4:6, how does God respond to the proud and to the humble?
  2. What do we learn from Jesus about humility in Philippians 2:3–8?
  3. According to Micah 6:8, what does God want from His people?
  4. What is the difference between pride and humility?
  5. Why is humility important if we want to walk with God and grow?

THINK ABOUT IT

  • Do I think about myself too much?
    • Do I notice my own mistakes?
    • What would humility look like this week?

 

SECTION 4 — HONOR COMES FROM HUMILITY

💡 WHAT IS HONOR?

Honor means choosing to see and treat people as valuable because God made them.

BIG IDEA

Honor is not something we try to get—it comes from living the right way.

READ

Proverbs 15:33
Romans 12:10
Exodus 20:12

TALK ABOUT IT

  1. According to Proverbs 15:33, what comes before honor?
  2. In Romans 12:10, how does God tell us to treat others?
  3. According to Exodus 20:12, what does God say about honoring parents?
  4. What does it mean to value someone because of how God made them?
  5. How is honor different from trying to get attention or make yourself important?
  6. Why is it important to honor people if we want to receive what God has given them?

THINK ABOUT IT

  • Do I want attention or do I honor others?
    • Who can I honor this week?
    • How can I show respect at home and church?

 

SECTION 5 — HONORING LEADERS

BIG IDEA

God wants us to honor the people who lead and teach us.

READ

Hebrews 13:7 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13

TALK ABOUT IT

  1. According to Hebrews 13:7, how should we respond to leaders who teach us God’s Word?
  2. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13, how should we treat people who lead and care for us?
  3. What does it mean that leaders have joy when people follow God faithfully?
  4. Why is it important to stop and thank God for faithful leaders instead of taking them for granted?

THINK ABOUT IT

  • Am I thankful for my leaders?
    • Do I listen and respect them?
    • How can I show honor this week?

 

🌟 PRACTICE FOR THE WEEK

A Path to Follow: Learning to Live God’s Way

This week is not just about changing behavior.
It is about letting God change your heart.

Take your time with each step.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you.

STEP 1 — TAKE INVENTORY WITH GOD

(FEAR OF THE LORD)

READ

Proverbs 15:33 and Proverbs 8:13

Ask:

“God, what are You doing in me right now?”
“Where do I need to take You more seriously?”
“What do You want to change in my life?”

Let God show you:
• where you may not be listening
• where you are choosing your way instead of His
• where your heart needs to change

Then ask:

“What would this look like if I followed You the right way?”

 

STEP 2 — LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

(BE TEACHABLE)

READ (OUT LOUD)

Proverbs 15:33, James 4:6 and Psalm 119:9–11

Ask:

“God, where am I not listening to what You’ve already said?”
“Where have I said, ‘I already know that’ instead of obeying You?”

Choose one truth from the Bible this week.

Let it:
• change how you think
• guide your choices
• shape what you do

STEP 3 — CHOOSE HUMILITY

(RESPOND TO WHAT GOD SHOWS YOU)

Ask:

“God, what would humility look like for me today?”

Then:

  • say sorry without making excuses
    • listen instead of arguing
    • receive correction without getting upset
    • choose not to prove you are right

STEP 4 — SHOW HONOR

(VALUE WHAT GOD VALUES)

READ

Romans 12:10 and 1 Peter 2:17

 

Ask:

“God, who have I not noticed or appreciated?”
“Who do You want me to honor this week?”

Then:

  • say something kind
    • thank them for something specific
    • show them they matter

STEP 5 — WALK IT OUT WITH GOD

(REFLECT AND THANK HIM)

Ask:

  • What did God show me this week?
    • Where did I listen to Him?
    • Where did I choose humility instead of pride?
    • Where did I show honor?
    • What is God still teaching me?

Thank Him for:
• helping you grow
• showing you truth
• being with you

FINAL REMINDER

This is not about being perfect.

It is about becoming someone who:

✔ Takes God seriously
✔ Keeps learning
✔ Walks in humility
✔ Honors others

Because…Honor comes from living God’s way!

 

✏️ ACTIVITY — WALK THE RIGHT PATH

Draw a path or road across your page.  This path shows how you walk with Jesus every day.

Along the path, write words that help you follow Jesus: Honor, Humility, Fear of the Lord, Teachable, Wisdom, Obey

Off to the sides of the path, write things you choose to say NO to: Pride, Disobedience, Lying, Bad attitudes, Ignoring God, Being unteachable, Foolish choices

✍️ Write: “Because of Jesus, I choose God’s way.”