Theme:
Discernment
Title:
Distraction
Desired Outcomes:
The aim of this uGroup is to help members to start to identify distractions in their walk with Christ
Core Scriptures:
- Nehemiah 4:6-8, 14-15
- Nehemiah 6: 1-9
- Acts 16:16-18
- Acts 3:6
- Matthew 4:1-11
Welcome:
Any fun and welcoming Icebreaker that gets the members moving, on their feet, where all the members can participate in. If there are new members be careful not to create a space where they feel exposed or uncomfortable.
Word:
Ask relevant questions at the start:
- What is a Distraction?
- What kind of distractions are there in our everyday life?
- What is the result of the distraction?
- At what moment in you day do these distractions come?
- Is it possible to fight distractions?
- Is it possible to not be distracted?
- How do you fight distractions?
The key here is to build a foundation of understanding what a distraction is and the result of those distractions.
(Ask individuals by name to read the scriptures)
In these scriptures there are examples of distraction:
- Nehemiah 4:6-8, 14-15 (Fear)
- Nehemiah 6: 1-9 (People)
- Acts 16:16-18 (Pride/People)
- Acts 3:6 (Lack)
It is important here to ask questions that would cause members to go into self reflection of their lives. To pin point those things that are drawing them away from Jesus or their purpose.
In these scriptures there are examples of countering distractions:
- Matthew 4:1-11
- Mark 1:35