Small Group Outline
Thursday, November 9, 2000
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Snack & Chat
Opening Prayer (volunteer)
Group Stuff
General catch up:
group name, ministry, camping
bring stuff, think of 3 discussion questions each week
(Ask God to guide our time together this evening)
Sacred Romance (God the Ageless Romancer)
Does anyone have any thoughts or feelings related to this chapter that they’d like to share?
Think of one or two things that you like about the other people in the group.
Write them down.
Share.
What kinds of traits (generally) did we describe?
Can you think of times (at work or anywhere) when you have appreciated people for their efficiency or what they could do for you?
"Enjoy people, use things vs. Use people, enjoy things"
What about God??
How do you think of Him? Do you typically respect, revere, honor, fear, want to serve Him or what?
What is it about Him that you like… really??
How did you feel about the author’s focus on God’s heart?
What did you think of the authors’ break-down of the "larger story" into the three acts of a play?
Do you remember what they were?
Do you agree with these topics or would you have changed them? Why?
Betrayal is a pivotal theme in the three acts of the story presented in this chapter. What’s the difference between betrayal and just falling short… letting someone down?
Have you ever been betrayed by someone?
Are you willing to share some of the story with us?
What was your response to the betrayal?
Is it surprising that God’s response to betrayal is what it is? Why?
Worship
Silently (or out loud) tell God what you appreciate about Him, His personality, His heart.
Prayer (Volunteer)
(Ask God to help us learn what He is teaching us)
Housekeeping
Application / reflection card
Snacks next week?