Proverbs 18.10. The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.

  1. What is one Proverb your parents passed down to you?
  2. Proverbs 18.10. How is the name of the Lord like a strong tower?
  3. How do you practically “run to” the Lord in times of trouble or stress?
  4. Why do you think the writer of Proverbs used the imagery of a fortified tower? What imagery might he use if he were writing today?
  5. In what ways have you experienced God as a place of safety in your life?
  6. How does this verse shape your understanding of God’s character?
  7. What are some challenges that might prevent us from running to God first when we face difficulties?
  8. How can we encourage one another to find refuge in God instead of other things?
  9. What does it look like to be “righteous” in the context of this verse?
  10. How might this verse influence the way you pray in difficult situations?
  11. How can we as a group create a culture of trust in God’s protection and safety?