Pray

Have one participant share their three to five minute story. Then, ask - What was something you were thankful for or discouraged by since we last met? (pray for one another)

Split into groups of two to three and ask one another these two questions:

How did you apply the lesson from last week?

What is one take away from this week’s reading homework?

In your same groups of two or three, think of at least one person who doesn’t know Jesus. Spend a few minutes praying for these people.

 Read about the Rhythm 

Read the story (Matthew 6:5-15) two times and retell the story from memory as a group.

What do we observe about God?

What do we observe about people?

Is there a sin to avoid or a promise to claim?

What examples are there to follow in the passage?

What commands are there to put into practice in the passage?

Who is with us when we pray?

Who is with us when we pray?

How should we pray?

What does God do in us as we pray?

What should we have in mind as we pray?

How does Jesus ask us to pray for the harvest?

What is something we should do in response to this passage? Think of a tangible action step.

Split into groups of two to three and ask one another these questions:

How do you think God wants you to respond to this lesson?

What tangible goal will you set for this week to put this into practice?

Who is someone with whom you might be able to share this truth? (Write down your plan in your participant workbook. At our next gathering, we will take time to celebrate what God did in our lives as we put this passage into practice.)

Practice retelling the story together one more time.

Pray we will be faithful to what God has told us to do!

Put your plan into action this week. Complete Bible readings and journal for this week.

Plan to share your three to five minute testimony with the group in the coming weeks if you have not already.

Check out the Prayer Wheel in your guide and consider spending extra time in prayer this week - either alone or with others.