By Dan Lentz 1. Have each group member take a blank sheet of paper and make three columns labeled “relationships,” “experiences,” and “practices.” Then list three or four significant items in each relevant column. (As examples, in the relationship column a person might include parent, child, spouse, and friend; the experience column might include […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What job(s) do you dread being asked to do? Why? Read John 2:1-12. 2. Jesus asked for jars of water to be provided before the water was changed to wine. What has Jesus asked you to bring to him in order for transformation to happen in your life? […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What are some significant contracts you’ve signed or given your word to fulfill (marriage, mortgage, employment)? Which of these contracts has changed your life most significantly? Why? Read John 1:1-14. 2. What does the phrase, “the Word became flesh,” mean? What impact did the Word have on the […]
By Dan Lentz 1. In addition to the church, what institution or organization has been a model of stability in your opinion? 2. Have you ever had a “pillar” of your world fail you (perhaps a business venture that failed or a respected leader who fell from grace)? What was that like for […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Bring a basket of mixed fruit to group (apples, oranges, bananas, and so on). If no fruit is available, create a list of fruits. Pass the basket (or list of fruits) around and have everyone pick one fruit and describe how that fruit describes his or her life right now. […]
