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Checking In

• Invite each person in the group to use an adverb/adjective to describe the way they feel at that moment as they start group (Example: I feel excited/tired/tender from the week).
• In two/three sentences share why you feel that way. (Example: I am excited because I have family visiting this week).
• After checking in, share a moment of appreciation from the week.

Opening Prayer

Before starting the Bible Study, transition with a time of prayer asking the Holy Spirit to continue to guide the study time.

Inductive Bible Study

Study a section of text using Observation, Interpretation, and Application to guide the study.

Listening Prayer

End the time using Listening Prayer/Emmanuel Journaling.

• Quiet your mind and focus on a time when you felt close to Jesus.
• How did you feel?
• Where was Jesus in that moment?
• What does Jesus want to say to you know?
• What is Jesus encouraging you to do?