Week 3

Small Group Study Guide

SUPPLIES

  • Each person needs a copy of their completed assessment – either a paper copy or their electronic device with the email containing the link to their results.  Anyone that has not completed the assessment will need to do so here before joining the group.
  • Group journal
  • Pen or pencil
  • Bible for each participant

NEXT STEPS REVIEW

(10-15 minutes)

Have each person share a brief report about the Next Step they took from last week: using the three relationships in their life. Use the group journal for memory if needed.

DISCIPLE-MAKING & MISSION

(12-15 Minutes)

Before you begin, ask if there are any insights anyone would like to share from their time meditating on Acts 1:1-9 this past week.

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

  1. What does an ambassador do?
  2. Describe how Paul’s description of us as ambassadors fits with Jesus’ command to make disciples.

BONUS QUESTION: What is the mission statement of our church and how does it fit with our role as ambassadors?

USING A TOOL

(45-60 Minutes)

This week we will be discussing the Three Relationships Relational Assessment that helps gauge where we are as individuals. Hopefully everyone completed it, but if not, they can do it at the link above in the Supplies section.

  1. Open the The Big Book of this website.  This will be useful for the following discussion.
  2. Once everyone is done, have a brief discussion about their results. Here are some sample questions:
    • Which relationship was your highest scoring, and which was your lowest?  If you have a tie, just make a choice on which you believe is the highest and lowest.
    • What surprised you about your results?
    • Which rhythm did you score highest in? What do you specifically do in your life that makes that rhythm high?
    • Which rhythm had the lowest score for you? What ideas does the group have to help you develop that rhythm? 

NEXT STEPS

(15-20 Minutes)

Journal as a group.  Each person should pick one rhythm from each of the three relationships to work on this week.  Give each person 30-90 seconds to share which rhythm they will work on this week and how they will do it.  Write down in your group journal what each person shares and next week there will be an opportunity for updates.

HOMEWORK

Meditate: Throughout the week meditate on 2 Corinthians 5:17-20. Consider memorizing verse 20.

Pray: Ask the Lord to show you how you can grow in your weaker rhythms.

Next Step: Follow through on the Next Step you committed to with the group. Be prepared to share how you did next week.

Bring: Your assessment results in paper or electronic form.