What does the passage say?
(The passage will be based on the sermon text the following week. Each leader should have a list of the necessary passages.)
Small Groups
The Spirit of this Bible study approach follows a basic but useful three-step outline:
What does the passage mean?
(The meaning of the text is not necessarily what the literal wording may suggest.)
How can we apply it or be obedient to it?
(Obedience is key! The goal of discipleship is to help one another mature as active followers of Jesus - not just become people with some Bible knowledge.)
Community Time
Begin each group by talking with each other.
Opening Prayer
Ask if anyone has anything praise-worthy to report and if they are facing any challenges. Give thanks to the Lord for the celebratory things reported and pray for one another's challenges.
Vision
Remind everyone that the ultimate goal of every small group is discipleship. We're trying to teach people how to study the Scripture, obey its commands, and teach others to do the same.
Small Group Format & Questions:
Read the Passage Out Loud
What part of the passage stood out to you?
What questions do you have about this section of Scripture?
What did I learn about myself or people generally?
Does this passage teach anything about Jesus or God? If so, what?
Based on this passage, what do I need to obey or change (start doing or stop doing)?
Who can I share this teaching with?
Close in Prayer.
Small Group Times & Contact Info:
** Contact group leaders for address and availability
Monday 6:30-8pm
Location: NW McMinnville
Contact Info: John & Lisa Kent: johnkent@wvss.com or seeking.first@wvss.com
Tuesday 6:30-8pm
Location: Dayton
Contact Info: Brenton Halverson: b.halverson@hotmail.com
Wednesday 6-7:30pm
Location: S McMinnville
Contact Info: Ben Williams: 319-777-1724 or Benjaminwillias1224@gmail.com
Thursday 9:30-11am (women's group)
Location: Carlton
Contact Info: Vicki Freeman: missionmom_fhg@yahoo.com
Thursday 6-7pm (women's group)
Location: McMinnville
Contact Info: Miriam: flyaway-my@hotmail.com