1. MEAL/SNACK - Use this time to connect, share joy, and listen well.
2. SINGING/PRAYER/COMMUNION
- Prayer: Prompted prayer (Ex. "God , I trust you for ____.") He is Worthy, We are Needy; P.R.A.Y.
3. MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT/TESTIMONIES- Short, 30 sec-1min truths focused on one of the "The Big 3” (Love God, Love One Another, Love the Lost)
4. DISCUSSION (Discovery Bible Study method)
Review the ground rules: - Stick with the text (keeps everyone together- not multiple cross-references)
- Participate, but don't dominate.
- Let the scripture be the teacher.
Read the passage slowly out loud. Then reread it silently/individually, marking what stands out to you.
As a group, summarize the passage.
Questions/Discussion: - What stands out to you most and why? Observation: Words, verses, themes, questions you have
- What do we learn about God?
- What do we learn about People?
- What universal principles are here?
- Is there a sin/error to avoid or an example to learn from?
Application (in smaller groups):
- What are possible applications from this passage? Share/Write your personal "I will seek to..." application. (short, 20 sec each)
- Check In – how was your Bible engagement, Prayer life, Fellowship, & Mission this week?
5. PRAYER- Prayer (not asking for requests, just pray for your requests. Takes too much time).
