By Dan Lentz 1. Divide your life into three equal eras. For example, if you are 45, your three eras would be 0-15, 16-30, and 31-45. Thinking back, what were your biggest concerns during each of these eras of your life? Read Matthew 6:25-34. 2. What are you tempted to worry about most today? 3. […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Sometimes prayer can be more cultural than spiritual in our society. As a group, come up with a list of as many “secular” songs as you can think of that contain the word pray in the title or introduce the idea of prayer in the lyrics. 2. How was […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Arrange your small group into subgroups of 3-4 people. Give each subgroup a section of newspaper and a roll of tape and challenge them to build the tallest tower they can using the materials provided. They have three minutes to complete the task. After the three minutes are up ask: […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What is one of your pet peeves and why do you think it became a pet peeve to you? Read Matthew 5:17-26. 2. These verses point out that the spirit of the law is just as important as the letter of the law. What are some areas of the […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Share with the group three activities you love to do—activities you do because you feel happy when you do them. Read Matthew 5:1-12. 2. Review the character traits and attitudes mentioned in these verses: • Poverty of spirit • Mourning • Meekness • Hungering and thirsting for righteousness […]
