Game On:
Divine Dialogue
Start Talking: Find a conversation starter for your group or use one of these.
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
How have you seen God moving in your life this past week?
How have you seen God moving in your life this past week?
Key Scriptures
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 NIV
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 NIV
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 ESV
John 1:1 NIV
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 NIV
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 ESV
Start thinking and sharing.
Read John 1:1 and John 1:14 and answer the following questions.
How does understanding "the Word" as Jesus in the beginning change your perspective on creation and God’s nature?
°What does it mean that "the Word" existed before everything was created?
°What does it tell us about God's character and His relationship with humanity?
°How does it impact the way we relate to God knowing He became human like us?
In what ways do you see the power of words in your own life or in the world around you?
°If Jesus used words to create and bring life, how can we use our words in a similar way, to speak life into
situations or people?
°Have you ever experienced a moment when someone’s words changed your perspective or encouraged
you in a deep way?
Read James 1:19-20.
°James 1:19 tells us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Which of these is the most challenging for you in your daily life? Why do you think that is?
°Have you ever seen a situation where failing to follow this advice led to trouble? What happened?
°Can you think of a time when practicing this wisdom made a difference in your relationships?
°If human anger doesn’t lead to righteousness, what should our response be when we feel angry or
wronged?
°How can we practically pursue God’s righteousness in moments of frustration or conflict?
How does understanding "the Word" as Jesus in the beginning change your perspective on creation and God’s nature?
°What does it mean that "the Word" existed before everything was created?
°What does it tell us about God's character and His relationship with humanity?
°How does it impact the way we relate to God knowing He became human like us?
In what ways do you see the power of words in your own life or in the world around you?
°If Jesus used words to create and bring life, how can we use our words in a similar way, to speak life into
situations or people?
°Have you ever experienced a moment when someone’s words changed your perspective or encouraged
you in a deep way?
Read James 1:19-20.
°James 1:19 tells us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Which of these is the most challenging for you in your daily life? Why do you think that is?
°Have you ever seen a situation where failing to follow this advice led to trouble? What happened?
°Can you think of a time when practicing this wisdom made a difference in your relationships?
°If human anger doesn’t lead to righteousness, what should our response be when we feel angry or
wronged?
°How can we practically pursue God’s righteousness in moments of frustration or conflict?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Lord, thank you for your presence here right now. Come and have your way. Come and pour out your love, give us wisdom and guide us. We want to follow you in every way Jesus. Help us to do that. Continue to transform us and to renew us each day. Increase our desire to know you Jesus. It's in your name we pray, amen.
Start doing. Let's focus on prayer/reflection.
Keeping a written journal of our prayer time with God is a powerful tool that will make a difference in your life! Let's start that this week! Spend some time writing out your prayers to God. What is on your heart? What are you needing guidance/direction for? Come to him as a child would come to a trusted parent. Then, take time to write down what the Lord is saying to you. This means that we need to take time to listen. Sit in His presence and focus on sitting quietly before Jesus. Write down anything that God is speaking to you during this time. If you aren't sure, write it down anyway so you can reflect later.