By Dan Lentz   1. What is your preferred method of long-distance communication (phone, letter, e-mail, text, social media, or  other)?   Read Isaiah 29:9-16.   2. What dynamics and attitudes do you see in these verses regarding communication with the Lord?   3. What does it take to make your worship of the Lord […]

By Dan Lentz   1. Many companies and organizations have adopted three-word slogans. For instance, the clothing company Wrangler has adopted the slogan: “Real. Comfortable. Jeans.” Come up with a three-word slogan that describes your life over the past few weeks and share it with the group.   Read Isaiah 12.   2. Form groups […]

By Dan Lentz   1. Talk about something you’ve seen lately you thought was inspiring. (Examples may include: an athletic accomplishment, a job performance, family perseverance, or a musical performance.)   Read Isaiah 6:1-8.   2. Isaiah saw a vision that was inspiring to the point of being overwhelming. His vision of the Lord made […]

By Dan Lentz   1. Which one of the following situations could you tolerate best? Which one would you struggle to tolerate? • sitting on a plane next to a fussy baby • standing in a long line with a very slow cashier • being tailgated by an aggressive driver • enduring a lengthy automated […]

By Dan Lentz   1. Talk about a recent act of voluntary service that made you feel good. Did you expect to have a positive feeling after you served? Why, or why not?   Read 1 Peter 4:1-11.   2. Compare the attitude and motivation of a pagan with that of a Christ-follower according to […]