Session 1 – Introduction to Transformation
This is a general outline of how the Transformation 101 meeting can be structured. We would obviously encourage you to be led by the Holy Spirit on the specifics of how you go through this material.
Introduction: It would be good to have one of the facilitators of the group share some of their heart for why they have called the group together. (Or if this is an already existent group: Why you are choosing to utilize this material.) Share your heart for seeing the Transforming Life of Jesus Christ impact your sphere of influence.
Worship/Prayer: Some groups may want to incorporate a time of worship, other groups may choose to simply begin in prayer and then go into playing the opening video clip.
Video: Watch this Transformation video clip:
(Direct link to the video: http://youtu.be/nDqY29Fbu8M)
(Questions related to the video)
1. In what way was your faith stirred by what you watched?
2. Do you think something like this could happen here if we are willing to get on God’s agenda? (Discuss why or why not)
Read aloud from the Bible: Acts chapters 1-7 (If some members of the group are having a hard time reading this much of the Word aloud you may select several people to be the primary readers or utilize an online audio Bible. The point is to fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God.)
Discussion Questions: (Fellowship on the chapters you read)
1. What is the primary thing that stood out to you in what was just read?
2. What did you learn about the character of God in these scriptures?
3. What did you see regarding your own life?
Action Point:
Are there any adjustments that God would have you make in your lifestyle based on what you read?
Prayer: Pray into what is discussed as a group. Seek God’s direction for your life and the sphere of influence that He has entrusted to you. Write down anything that He speaks to you so that you can continue to pray about this.
Homework:
A. Watch the full Transformations video: https://youtu.be/-MG-XBkCTDY
B. Read this testimony of Jeremiah Lanphier and the Prayer Revival that took place in 1857 in the United States of America. https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/webfm_send/577
C. Answer this question, “What difference can one person make who steps out in faith in obedience to God?” Also write down anything that God speaks to your heart as you watch and pray about what you saw in the video and read in the Prayer Revival testimony. Bring these observations to the group for a time of sharing prior to Session 2.
Link to next Session: Session 2 – The Glory Spreads
Link to Course Overview: www.dninternational.org/transformation101_overview