Greet everyone warmly by name to make them feel welcome.
Encourage group members to share their week’s experiences: What positive events occurred that they are thankful for, and what difficulties arose that they need prayer to address?
Close this step with prayer.
The purpose of this section is to connect the group and prepare them spiritually.
Each group member should share. Allow time to share experiences during the check-in time including feedback on applying Scripture, sharing personal devotions, etc.
Introduce the day’s lesson and why it matters. Read the Bible passage together, taking turns or following along.
What stands out to you in this passage?
Discuss the lessons and reflections drawn from the Scripture
First allow members to read the Scripture and reflect on what stands out for them without any guiding question.
Use the Discussion Questions to enrich the study and bring forward insights that did not come through the initial reflections.
Do not rush any discussion to complete a set of questions. There are no time limit to complete the studies. Even if only one question was discussed during a session, just continue with the others during the next session.
S.P.E.E.D. Method:How can we apply what we’ve learned from today's lesson? What challenges might we face? (You may wish to use the SMART Method to help you).
Who can you share this lesson with this week?
Use the SMART method to help group participants to create meaningful applications in their lives:
S.M.A.R.T. Method:
(e.g. “I’ll pray for 5 minutes daily this week”).
Review last week’s memorized verse: Recite it together or in pairs. Assign the new memory verse:
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Invite prayer requests, then pray together, thanking God for the lesson.
Provide a simple guidelines for the group participants for the next week: