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.

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

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

THE CHOSEN: Dedication (Season 4, Episode 6)

Video: Click here to watch the video. (You may need to create an account in order to watch Season 4.)

Scripture References
Psalm 118 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
John 10 Jesus is the good shepherd, preaching to the Pharisees, attempted stoning and arrest
Romans 15: 1-13 Importance of scripture, unity, serving gentiles 

Conversation Starter
Share one of your favorite holiday celebration memories. 

Big Question, Quotes, and Characters
What is your one BIG question from this episode? (What captured your imagination most, and what would you ask God about the events portrayed?)

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

Which characters stood out to you most? Which were most interesting? Most moving?

Episode Questions
1. We kept seeing the disciples recite memorized scripture together. There are so many benefits to memorizing scripture, and of speaking it out loud together. What passage can you work on memorizing? Is there a place where you hear people read scripture out loud together?

2. Peter has been helpful to Thomas, but Thomas tells him to stop throwing scraps of scripture at him. And asks if that actually helped Peter or Eden. Scripture is often taken out of context and sometimes used as a tool to make people feel the way we want them to feel. Whether that’s encouraged, convicted, comforted, or subservient. Peter’s presence was more helpful than his words. How can you support someone this week with your time or presence?

3. Why are the disciples so hesitant to ask Jesus for things? How do you feel about asking questions of or to God?

4. “He’s the Messiah! ‘Not the one they’re looking for apparently.'” Which version of Jesus are you searching for?

5. What do you think God's purpose was in having more than one disciple record the events they witnessed while they traveled with Jesus? 

Self-Check
What are some events in your life that at the time were painful to go through but God revealed Himself to you and strengthened your faith in Him?

When facing adversity, what's your first response? Do you seek God first or something or someone else? Do you need to change your default response?

Continuing the Conversation
Has someone you know ever asked you, "If God really cares for me, why does He let bad things happen to me?" What did or would you say to them? How could you encourage them? Pray-Thank God for loving you, forgiving you, and for never giving up on you.