by Dan Lentz 1. Think about two or three people who have been influential in your life. Talk about the characteristics or actions that made them so influential to you. Read Philippians 2:1-11. 2. Even though the following list of Christ-like characteristics from this passage are similar to one another, try coming up with a […]

by Dan Lentz 1. When was the last time you were really scared (examples: auto accident, scary movie, prior to a big presentation)? Describe the situation. Read Matthew 28. 2. Relief from fear is mentioned throughout the Bible. Even in this passage, the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid.” When facing fearful […]

by Dan Lentz 1. Have each group member answer these three questions: • Where did you live between the ages of 8 and 12? • How was your home heated during that time? • Who was the center of warmth in your life at that time? Read Galatians 2:15-21. 2. At what point in your […]

by Dan Lentz 1. Take your life and divide it into three equal parts (for example if you are 45 years old, divide your life into three time periods: 0-15, 16-30, 31-45). What would you say was the biggest challenge you faced during each time period? 2. Have the challenges you’ve faced gotten harder, or […]

by Dan Lentz 1. It’s impossible to give our full time and devotion to everything we have to do. But of the responsibilities you have right now, about which ones can you say, “I am fully committed to seeing this through”? What does that full commitment look like for you? Read 2 Timothy 2:8-19. 2. […]