Week 3:

FASTING

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 Romans 5:6-11

    • Ask: “What do you need to embrace from this 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 individually or collectively begin fasting?

  • 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 fasting.

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

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

 *BRING YOUR ABIDE JOURNAL AND USE IT FOR DISCIPLESHIP GROUP.