LOOK BACK (10-15 minutes)
The purpose of this time is to ‘look back’ over your week and share some stories with one another. This is an icebreaker for your group. You will be given a question to ‘break the ice’ and connect with your group. Sometimes the question will be more general like, ‘What’s one high you had this week?’ Other times the icebreaker may be more fun like, ‘What’s your favorite love song?’ And other times it may be more reflective like, ‘At what age do you remember first telling someone that you loved them?’
LOOK UP (15-30 minutes)
The purpose of this time is to focus on God’s perspective on the topic and/or verse. Questions like, ‘Does our world value patience?’ or ‘What makes it difficult for people to forgive and not hold a record of wrongs?’ This time will connect people with the weekend message and allow them to discuss Gods perspective on the topic. You will be given a question that is about the weekend message. Begin by taking out the outline and reviewing the key points made by the pastor. Spend a few minutes reminding people of the key verses and take away or next steps that were encouraged from the weekend message.
LOOK IN (30-45 minutes)
The purpose of this time is for people to begin to apply the content into their life. It’s where truth and life intersect that real transformation takes place. The questions will include things like, ‘How do I exemplify patience as a spouse, parent, neighbor, and friend?’ or ‘How does pride tend to creep into my life?’
LOOK OUT (15 minutes)
The purpose of this time is to help people in the group determine what their next step will be based on what they learned from the message and what they discussed in the group. Without clear next steps, people simply gather information and experience very little transformation. Also, at the end of every group, have people answer these 3 statements:
o This week I will pray for…
o This week I will choose to love my…
o This week my act of love will be to…
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