June 7, 2021
JUNE 13 | DISCOVERY
[Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14.] In what ways was King David like the rich man in Nathan’s parable?
Articles for tag: Discussion Questions
December 26, 2016
Make 2017 a New Year for Your Group or Class
By Michael C. Mack When we make resolutions, we usually emphasize what we will do under our own power and will. When we run out of willpower, we begin to fail at keeping those resolutions. For Christians, there”s a far better way. Move from New Year”s resolutions to spiritual reconstitutions! Here”s how. At your first group or class meeting of the new year, look at the list of what comprises the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, 23 and discuss what each one looks like in everyday life. For instance, what would it look like to display love for
October 13, 2016
Seven Tips from Twitter on Facilitating a Group or Class
By Michael C. Mack Michael C. Mack (@michaelcmack) tweets “Small Group Leader TIPS of the Day” every weekday. Here are seven tips on facilitating a great group meeting: “¢Â Don”™t be the small group answer man or woman. Let group members experience aha moments. “¢Â Become comfortable answering questions with, “I don”™t know, but let”™s all find out this week.” “¢Â As you study God”™s Word together, “remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” “¢Â Try different approaches to Bible study (e.g., read various “I will” statements of God and discuss/apply).
August 30, 2014
Ten Ways to Stifle Discussion in Your Group or Class
By Michael C. Mack 1. Use impressive, big words like regeneration, justification, and eschatology as much as possible. 2. Interject names such as Polycarp, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and, yes, Rick Warren and Max Lucado. 3. Be serious all the time. Since you are studying God”s Holy Word, there is no time for fun or frivolity! 4. Don”t allow people to share their feelings. Focus on facts. Feelings have no place in Bible study. 5. Do most of the talking. Study diligently and then share everything you learned about your topic. This is what it means to teach. 6. If no one responds
November 2, 2011
Forefront Gathers Religious, Nonreligious for Conversation
On Thursday, Forefront Church (New York, NY) will hold its next “Conversation That Matters,” a regular gathering to discuss a problem, issue, or article as well as offer one or two people the opportunity to share their own stories. “There are too few places where nonreligious and religious people can listen to one another graciously and learn from one another’s perspectives,” the church writes. Forefront posts links to discussion questions and suggested readings before each gathering.
