Week 8:

SABBATH

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

  • Have someone pray this passage over the group, that this would be their identity and reality.

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

YOU ARE ENTERING THE FOURTH SESSION OF SABBATH. PLEASE IGNORE THE REFERENCES TO PRIOR MATERIAL.

Discuss:

• How will you begin practicing the rhythm of sabbath?

• 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 sabbath.

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

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