Week 17:

GENEROSITY

For the first 30 minutes, please enjoy a meal together as a group. This is an intentional time set aside for fellowship. Eating together is a family activity, and helps us become like a spiritual family. This is one simple way we practice doing what Jesus did.

1/3rd

• Pray for God to train up the group through His Word and Holy Spirit.

• Ask: “What are you thankful for that God did this week?” (Have everyone share)

• Ask: Based on the previous 3/3rds we did (Have everyone share):

  • “How did you obey what God taught you to do?”

  • “Who did you teach what God taught to you?”

• Ask: “Does anyone need help this week? (meals, service, finances, etc.)

• Ask: “What would you like prayer for?” (Have everyone share; everyone pray for the person on their right)

• Focus on the Gospel: Read 1 John 4:7-16

  • Have someone in the group play a worship song in response to this gospel passage.

  • Tell the group that everyone is to try to memorize the entire passage. You’ll have two months to memorize it.

Discuss:

• How will you begin practicing the rhythm of generosity?

• Make a plan and hold to it!

• Set a time this week to meet with your “one,” in order to show them this video or simply teach them about generosity.

• For more information on practicing generosity, check out: practicetheway.org

Ask someone pray to close out your group’s time.