| EXERCISE | TIME | MATERIAL | DIRECTIONS |
| 1. Draw a picture of discipleship | |||
| Introduce General Rule | 10 min. | Newsprint | 1. Introduce General Rule of Discipleship. 2. Using the concept of works of piety and works of mercy, draw a picture that indicates how you are balancing your life. You are not required to be a good artist. To prepare for working on your picture. |
| Debrief picture symbolizing your current faith balance. | 2 min. | Crayons | 3. Close your eyes and reflect on what it your means for you to keep your spiritual life in balance as you follow Christ into the world. |
| 15 min. | 4. Using your paper and crayons, create a picture of the spiritual journey you have just reflected upon. | ||
| Debrief with partner. | 10-15 min. | 5. Find a partner with whom you can share your picture. Talk about your journey of spiritual discipleship. One person shares while the other listens. The listener may ask questions for clarification only. The listener should stay with the talkerŐs agenda. | |
| 2. Scripture Study | |||
| Bible Study (Alternative texts: Matthew 1:18-20; Acts 2:42; John 17:14-19; Exodus 18:10-25; John 17:14-19) | 10-12 min. | 1. Read: Great Commission of Matt. 28:18-20. 2. Choose a partner and read together. (Option: Assign small groups separate scripture texts.) |
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| 5 min. | 3. Discuss the passage with your partner.
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| Total group | 5-20 min. | 4. What is the commission of Jesus?
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