Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Which of these statements do you hear most often: “I am rich” or “He (or she) is rich”? What are some reasons we might think someone else is rich but not see ourselves as rich? 2. Name some of the most generous people […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. The words justice and judgment are similar but can convey differing meanings. How would you contrast a just person with a judgmental person? 2. Have you ever told a child, “Do as I say, not as I do”? What’s wrong with this type […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. How many graduations, weddings, showers, and parties have you been invited to in the past three months? How did you decide which ones to attend? 2. How do you go about planning a party? How do you decide what to serve, how to […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What were the best seats you’ve ever had to an event like a concert, baseball game, or stage play? Why were those the best seats? What are some ways people manage to get front row seats to big events? 2. Think of an […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Why do you say that?  2. Do you think the world is getting better or worse? How confident are you that your grandchildren will have a better life than you have had? Why? Read Luke 18:1. […]