{"id":5386,"date":"2016-07-31T06:00:16","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodseed.com\/blog\/?p=5386"},"modified":"2016-08-01T14:01:45","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T20:01:45","slug":"curriculum-for-small-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodseed.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/31\/curriculum-for-small-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for curriculum for small groups? Here are three suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are starting a new season of small group meetings and are looking for a possible curriculum to use, here are three that you can consider.<\/p>\n

1. Worldview Rethink with By This Name<\/em><\/h3>\n

DESCRIPTION:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>What is the main message of the Bible? Who is Jesus? What are the cross and the tomb all about? How is the Old Testament relevant to our understanding of the New Testament?\u00a0This study takes you on a journey from creation to the cross to explain the core message of the Bible.<\/p>\n

AUDIENCE:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0For people who want a solid biblical foundation, including those who want to learn or be refreshed in the message of the gospel.<\/p>\n

TIME NEEDED:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a016 hours\u00a0(e.g., 8 sessions of 2 hours each)<\/p>\n

RESOURCES:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Leader\u2019s guide, coursebook, workbook,\u00a0DVD or online videos, visual aids<\/p>\n

FORMAT OF STUDY:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Dynamic reading.\u00a0Leaders read the course book narrative. Group reads the Scripture verses. Reading is interspersed with video clips and visual aids. The group also uses the workbook together.\u00a0Learn more about Dynamic Reading-Leading-Modelling.<\/a><\/p>\n

REVIEW:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0“This book and the DVD series and workbook that accompany it are by far the best, most clearly stated overview of the Bible I\u2019ve seen. It is an excellent foundational base that can be used with new Christians, mature Christians, and non-Christians. I used it to start a neighbourhood ladies\u2019 Bible study with ladies from several different faiths. It was so well-received that once we finished it, we were then able to start studying one of the books of the Bible (Mark). I highly recommend this for use by an individual, small group, or large group, or anyone seeking to understand the Bible as a whole.” –\u00a0Melissa<\/em><\/p>\n

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LEARN MORE AND GET THE STUDY \u00bb<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\"ikh-6pack\"2. In-k\u00e1-hai: How Sweet It Is!<\/em><\/h3>\n

DESCRIPTION:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Read the true-life story of how\u00a0Pete and Leah Humphreys presented the gospel to the Manj\u00fai people, overcoming misunderstanding, syncretism and a veneer of Christianity.\u00a0Using a six-session study guide, see how the lessons learned by the Humphreys are applicable to all believers everywhere.<\/p>\n

AUDIENCE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0For people keen on learning more about discipleship, spiritual growth, evangelism and missions. Also for people who enjoy learning through stories.<\/p>\n

TIME NEEDED:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a08 sessions<\/p>\n

RESOURCES:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Course book<\/p>\n

FORMAT OF STUDY:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0For the first two sessions, the group will read the story together.\u00a0The next six lessons follow the study guide which includes discussion questions, Scripture reading, exercises and application.\u00a0(Discussion questions come with answers).<\/p>\n

REVIEWS:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0“I read the book! And I now see the problem of syncretism. It’s a problem we have all around us!” –\u00a0Michael<\/em><\/p>\n

(Read more to find out how Michael\u2019s view of evangelism changed after reading In-k\u00e1-hai<\/em>.)<\/a><\/p>\n

LEARN MORE AND GET THE STUDY \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"wvrt-tabernaclekit-model-060007\"3.\u00a0Hebrew Tabernacle \u2013 A Model of Messiah<\/em><\/h3>\n

DESCRIPTION:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Just as Jesus used parables to illustrate and bring to life his teachings, so God frequently used visual aids in the Old Testament to better illuminate our understanding of many spiritual truths.\u00a0Study the Hebrew Tabernacle to see how it is a visual aid that foreshadows and sheds light on the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.<\/p>\n

AUDIENCE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0For those interested in a succinct but meaningful study of the Tabernacle.<\/p>\n

TIME NEEDED:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a011 sessions<\/p>\n

RESOURCES:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0PDF eBook, optional\u00a0Tabernacle Model Kit<\/a> which groups can put together while learning about the different pieces of the Tabernacle, and optional\u00a0Tabernacle Furniture Set.<\/a><\/p>\n

FORMAT OF STUDY:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Each of the 11 lessons come with Scripture reading and discussion questions (with answers provided).\u00a0The leader simply follows the lesson guide.<\/p>\n

LEARN MORE AND GET THE STUDY \u00bb<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Regardless of which study you eventually use, our prayer is that you and your group\u00a0might\u00a0grow deeper in understanding and love of\u00a0our awesome God.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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