3/3 GROUP FORMAT

LOOK BACK (1/3 OF YOUR TIME)

As you gather, share a meal, or snacks & refreshments.

Care & Connect

  • Share your name and something you’re thankful for.

  • Share something causing you stress/anxiety.

    • Is there anything this group can do to help with some of the needs mentioned?

  • How did your “I Will…” statement go from last week?

  • Did You share your story, or God's story with anyone?

LOOK UP (1/3 OF YOUR TIME)

Read & Discuss

This Weeks Passage: Matthew 28:19-20

  • Read the passage in 2 different translations and have everyone re-tell it in their own words.

  • What did you like?

  • What did you find challenging?

  • What does it teach about God and people?

  • What does it teach us about the life God wants us to live?

LOOK FORWARD (1/3 OF YOUR TIME)

Obey - Train - Share (never skip)

Pause and have everyone in the group pray for the spirit to show them how to answer these questions:

  • How will you obey this passage?

  • Create an “I Will…” statement and write it down.

  • Who will you share your story or God's story with this week?

Pray for One Another

Pray for the person to your left:

  • Ask God to give them the strength to be obedient to their commitments.

  • Ask God to prepare the hearts of the people who will be hearing about Jesus through them this week.