Gospel Line Dance Ministry Meeting

We are meeting at the Point Loma Campus.

1st Floor, Room 144 (behind the community room)

After you enter the lobby, walk past the elevators and the community room, go through the double doors on your right, and walk all the way down the walkway almost to the end. Room 144 will be on your right.

Devotional (6:00pm-7:00pm) and line dancing (7:00pm-8:00pm).

During our devotional time, we will discuss The Chosen (study below). During our line dancing time, we will learn easy beginner level line dances.

THE CHOSEN: Spirit (Season 2, Episode 5)

Video: Click here to watch the video.

Scripture References:
Psalm 139
Luke 3:1-20
Luke 4:31-37
Luke 6:7,11
Matthew 13:34-35

Characters:
Jesus, Simon the Zealot, Jesse (the invalid), Shmuel (Pharisee), Atticus (Roman inspector), Mary Magdalene, Ramah, Caleb (demon-possessed)

The Big Idea:
What is your one BIG idea from this episode? (What captured your imagination most, and what would you first share with someone about this episode and how God spoke to you through it?)

Bring to Group:
What quote from this episode was the most meaningful/impactful to you? Why?

Group Discussion Questions:
1. Which characters stood out to you most? Which were most interesting? Most moving?

2. This episode is rich and deep. What do you think is going on with Mary Magdalene in this episode? How does your past interfere with your present?

3. The Pharisees cross-examine Jesse. Then Atticus also says to him, “I believe it was a miracle,” to which Jessie responds, “I know it was a miracle.” Do you believe in miracles today? Why or why not?

4. Mary is teaching Ramah to read, using scripture. She is also teaching Matthew on the side. What role does scripture reading play in your life? What fresh commitment can you make to reading the Bible? What has held you back to this point?

5. Simon the Zealot saves Mary from Caleb’s attack. What did you think about that encounter with the demon and how Jesus responded? What do you believe about demons and their activity today?

6. Why should we not be afraid of demons?

7. Simon the Zealot asks Jesus, “Why do you need someone like me?” Jesus responded, “I have everything I need. But I wanted you.” How does that impact you in reference to Jesus’ wanting you?

8. Jesus and his cousin John the Baptist share a powerful conversation. John’s impatience with his perception of Jesus’ slowness shows. How do we demonstrate impatience with Jesus’ timing?

9. Jesus is emotional upon John’s departure. What does this scene reveal about each character?

10. Why do you think Schmuel the Pharisee so set on discrediting Jesus? Do you ever see a similar attitude in people today?

Quotes:
“Welcome back.” - Jesus to Caleb
“I just dropped the basket and ran. I totally ignored the prayers in my hands.” - Mary