By Dan Lentz 1. Take out whatever set of keys you have with you. If you don’t have keys with you, then think about all the different locks you open in a typical week. Share with the group what each key unlocks. Do you carry any keys that you don’t use anymore or can’t […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Was there a popular group or an “in” crowd when you were in school? What did it take to be in that group? Did other kids consider you popular? Read Luke 14:7-18a, 21-24 2. How would you define humbleness according to these verses? 3. It’s easy to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. If you had to give up one of the following, which would be the easiest to give up and which would be the hardest? • Internet access • Cell phone • TV • Restaurants Read Luke 6:12, 13, 17-31. 2. After reading these verses, what do you think […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Form smaller groups of three or four people. Ask each group to come up with a practical example of following the letter of the law and another example of following the spirit of the law. Have each group share its examples with the larger group. Ask individual group members to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Think about two things you hope to accomplish in the coming year and one thing you hope to avoid in the coming year. Share these with the group. Read Luke 2:21, 22, 25-38. 2. From these verses, what do you see as Simeon’s greatest hopes? 3. What […]
