A while back, I wrote about a bible study process that I was using in a mid-week bible study time… as a way of testing if it could be used as the “message” part of a new worship gathering for young adults.\u00c2\u00a0 Well, it is still going strong on Wednesday nights.\u00c2\u00a0 Last week, I used it with 18 Sr. and Jr. High youth and that went well and was positively received and affirmed by the youth.\u00c2\u00a0 So, today, I decided to use it in both Sunday a.m. worship gatherings.\u00c2\u00a0 It was the conclusion of our series on James… 5:13-20.\u00c2\u00a0 The process is to read the scripture passage aloud three or four times.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Today I read it once, a volunteer from the congregation read it and then we all read it in unison… I provided a printed version in the program and on the screen.\u00c2\u00a0 Then I asked the 5 questions and moderated the comments and concluded with a special musical ensemble singing “Anoint Us, Lord” while folks came forward to experience anointing.\u00c2\u00a0 It was a phenominal experience in both gatherings!\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 I think this process can be used effectively with all ages, all levels of spiritual maturity from longtimers to seekers.<\/p>\n
\u00c2\u00a0The five questions are…. 1. What do you like about what we just read?\u00c2\u00a0 2. What don’t you like about what we just read? (this one opens the window the widest for the Spirit to enter our midst!)\u00c2\u00a0 3.\u00c2\u00a0 What don’t you understand?\u00c2\u00a0 4.\u00c2\u00a0 What did you learn about God from this passage?\u00c2\u00a0 and 5. Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, if you applied what you learned about God from this passage to your life this week, what would it look like?<\/p>\n
\u00c2\u00a0I highly recommend this process for any setting! It is very spiritually enriching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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