By Dan Lentz 1. Think about things you love to do. Then think about things you do often but don’t necessarily love. Go around the group and list three items. Choose two you love and one you don’t love—but don’t tell which is which. Then see if the rest of the group can figure […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What’s your favorite family tradition? What is involved? How often do you do it? Why is it so enjoyable? Read Matthew 15:1-11, 15-20. 2. How would you describe the term tradition to someone who was unfamiliar with it? 3. What are the traditions mentioned in this passage […]
By Dan Lentz 1. People build physical bridges over rivers and gorges as a way to get over an obstacle. If you could build a metaphorical bridge over a social or relational obstacle, what would it be and why? (Example: I would build a bridge to solve world hunger because I’ve visited a third […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What’s the best job you’ve ever had? Were you ever tempted to leave that job for more money or higher status? What is your idea of a dream job from which you would never be tempted to retire? Read Deuteronomy 6:13-16; Matthew 4:1-11. 2. How would you describe […]
By Dan Lentz 1. If you had your choice, which would you prefer? • planting a garden in the spring • having a picnic on a warm summer day • taking a stroll through the woods in the fall • sitting in front of a crackling fire in the winter Read Isaiah 53:3-8; Luke 24:25-27, 44-47. […]
