By Dan Lentz 1. From your experience in the community you grew up in, what was the biggest prejudice problem? • Racial prejudice • Economic prejudice • Educational prejudice • Religious prejudice • Social lifestyle prejudice Read James 2:1-13. 2. From the text, what different forms of favoritism do you see described? Does the favoritism described in […]
Where You Live — for February 2, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. Which of these communication styles most closely resembles you? • speak first; think later • speak when spoken to, but other than that say as little as possible • actively listen and then reply Read James 1:19-27. 2. Of the following principles from these verses, which do you think is the […]
Where You Live — for January 26, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. Take out whatever set of keys you have with you. If you don’t have keys with you, then think about all the different locks you open in a typical week. Share with the group what each key unlocks. Do you carry any keys that you don’t use anymore or can’t […]
Where You Live — for January 19, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. Was there a popular group or an “in” crowd when you were in school? What did it take to be in that group? Did other kids consider you popular? Read Luke 14:7-18a, 21-24 2. How would you define humbleness according to these verses? 3. It’s easy to […]
Where You Live — for January 12, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. If you had to give up one of the following, which would be the easiest to give up and which would be the hardest? • Internet access • Cell phone • TV • Restaurants Read Luke 6:12, 13, 17-31. 2. After reading these verses, what do you think […]