By Dan Lentz 1. Name three items that are on your “bucket list” (the list of things you want to do before you die). Read Daniel 8:1, 15-26. 2. When you see someone walking down the street holding a sign that says, “The end is near,” what is your typical reaction? […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What does the phrase, “I’m sorry,” mean to you? Is being sorry and asking for forgiveness the same thing? How does repentance (changing your behavior) relate to being sorry? Read Daniel 9:4-14, 17. 2. What are some recent examples you’ve seen of individuals or groups who were truly […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Have everyone draw a fuel tank gauge on a piece of paper including the E (empty) and F (full) markers. Ask group members to place an indicator needle at the appropriate spot to depict his or her spiritual fuel tank right now. Ask members to show their fuel tank gauges […]
By Dan Lentz 1. If your group has been together for a while, take turns guessing what each member of the group would prefer from the following list. After group members have made their guesses, ask members to reveal their true preferences: • going out to eat, or eating at home • Spring […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Think of a tragic news headline you’ve seen in the past couple of weeks and mention it to the group. What is your typical response to tragic news headlines like this one? • Anger—the world is so fallen! • Sadness—it has to be so hard for the people going through […]
