Pray

In this session, we share personal stories and pray for one another's concerns. In small groups, we discuss applying last week's lesson and insights from this week's readings. Inspired by Matthew 6:9-13, we focus on the power of prayer, exploring its essence and impact through Matthew 6:5-15. We set action steps, commit to prayer, and plan to share our testimony. Homework includes reflection, Bible readings, and dedicated prayer time.
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Following Jesus Together is a resource supported by Ridge Christian in Broken Arrow, OK. In addition to offering a simple and free small group starter curriculum, this resource serves as a primer for local and global Disciple Making and Church Planting Movements. If you're interested in learning how to implement these principles in your church or community, we'd love to assist or connect you with others who can help. Feel free to reach out to us at go@ridgechristian.com

Small Group Instructions

Care

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)

Check In

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?

Vision

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.

Discover

 Read about the Rhythm 

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

Observe

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?

Observe More (Optional):

Who is with us when we pray?

Observe More (Optional):

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?

Apply

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

Plan

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

Practice retelling the story together one more time.

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

Homework

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.

Pray Instructions

Care

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)

Check In

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?

Vision

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.

Discover

 Read about the Rhythm 

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

Observe

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?

Observe More (Optional):

Who is with us when we pray?

Observe More (Optional):

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?

Apply

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

Plan

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

Practice retelling the story together one more time.

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

Homework

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.