By Dan Lentz 1. Give group members pieces of paper and ask them to write their names at the top. Then ask them to draw a line on their paper and write the word concrete at the left end of the line and the word creative at the right end of the line. Creative […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Ask each group member to name a television show he or she regularly watches. Then ask, “What do you like about the show?” and “What don’t you like about the show?” Read Nehemiah 13:10-12, 15-22. 2. What issues do you see in these verses that were troubling to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What’s your favorite way to celebrate a special accomplishment? As a reward for your achievement, would you rather receive a special gift, go out to your favorite restaurant, take a trip, throw a party, or something else? Read Nehemiah 12:27-38, 43. 2. Not only did the completed wall […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Show the group a unique form of ID that you routinely carry with you. 2. Also, share with the group three different identities you’ve had in your life that the group may not be aware of (example: fast food worker, notary public, bird-watching club member). Read Nehemiah 9:2, […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What was the last event you participated in about which you can honestly say, “I had a great time”? Explain why you felt that way. Read Nehemiah 8:2, 3, 13-18. 2. For the returning exiles, the Feast of Tabernacles was a time to get away from the norm […]
