Category: Life Group Resources

Following Jesus in a fragmented world Week 1 (1 Peter 1:1-12)

Discussion Notes Click on me for PDF for small groups Peter writes to a wide variety of people across a series of different places. He doesn’t focus on their age, class, race or background, but on that they are both chosen and exiled (scattered). In a land that is not their own, Peter wants to encourage them of their real identity and their home in Jesus. What are the words and phrases of Identity that Peter uses.  In what parts of your life do you feel chosen ? In what parts do you feel scattered ? Who are the people who mentor and encourage you in your faith ? Who do you look up to ? What tensions do you…

Following Jesus in a fragmented world : Suggested Meeting format

Meeting format Click on me to get a PDF of this Step 1 : Open by praying together. Step 2: Get someone to read the passage aloud Don’t read in a rush, take your time. Pause at the full stops. When the reading is done, sit still for a minute before the next step Step 3 Questions and Phrases If a word or phrase stood out to you when the passage was being read-share the word or phrase (but don’t explain).
If you have a question that has come up, share that question. As people share their questions get someone to note them down, but don’t answer them yet. Step 4 : Get someone to read the passage again. Step 5…

Biblical Theology: A taster

A DVD series with Dr Rod Thompson. Contains twelve 20 minute presentations exploring the unity and diversity of the Scriptures. Laidlaw College. Walking the Emmaus Road, Noah lies drunk in his tent, Abram and Sarai: blessings to the world, Israel at Sinai. Ehud and Eglon, Elisha and the bears, Psalms – five books in one, resurrection. The journey to Jerusalem, Paul and empire visions, the enemies of Christians, David and Mephibosheth 4 DVDs

Nooma

Nooma: Lump By Rob Bell. We can get anything we want, from anywhere in the world, whenever we want it. That’s how it is and that’s how we want it to be. DVD and question booklet

Jesus the Game Changer

How the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. In this series, host Karl Faase travels to the UK, USA, Singapore, India and Australia interviewing authors, academics and modern-day game changers about how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. 2 DVDs

Beginning in Christ Together

Take the next step in living a life of purpose and community. This DVD series helps use discussions to take your small group to the next level of intimacy and growth.  Leader Lifters – Pre-session leaders training Creative Elements – Personal stories,interviews and music videos related to the weekly topic Dynamic Teaching – Featuring well known teachers Worship Music – Maranatha songs, together with lyrics and uplifting video images

True Beauty

A DVD with three sessions. By Lisa Chan.   “Deny yourself”. Take up your cross. Lose your life.  “Be still”. Be still and know that I am God. “Not of this world”. During our time here on earth, we collect a lot of baggage. Sometimes the journey feels tiring, disappointing, difficult. I want to set the baggage down. Scrub off the layers of grit and grime. Run to a place of comfort. Be safe in the arms of my Creator. 

Feeding the World – One Community at a Time

Empowerment for social and livelihood development. By Murray Sheard and Keith Ramsay. (Tearfund).  A booklet with five studies to help groups look at issues like hunger and sustainability.

The Whole of Life for Christ

Seven Bible studies to explore and live out the marvelous truth that the gospel is an invitation into whole-life discipleship, into a life following and imitating Jesus.   (booklets  no DVD)