Session 2 – The Glory Spreads

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: One of the facilitators once again reiterates why you are going through this resource.  (This is for any newcomers who may have missed the first session as well as to re-envision the others who were there.)  Share your heart for seeing the Transforming Life of Jesus Christ impact your area.

Follow-up previous Homework Assignment: Answer the question, “What difference can one person make who steps out in faith in obedience to God?”  Allow a time of sharing any observations from those who completed the homework assignment of watching the full Transformation video and read the Prayer Revival testimony. 

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 the video clip: “Transformations II: The Glory Spreads”

 (Direct link to the video: http://youtu.be/6BMQm_XY6FQ)

 (Questions related to the video)

1. What was the state of these nations prior to a move of God’s Spirit?

2. Do you see any similarities between what they faced and what our nation is facing now?

3. What Biblical principles or way of life did you see that may have facilitated this move of God’s Spirit?

4. How can we begin to invite God to have His way in our own sphere of influence?

Read aloud from the Bible: Acts chapters 8-14

(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?

Corporate Prayer:  Pray into what is discussed as a group.  Write down anything that He speaks to you so that you can continue to pray about this.

Homework:

1. Continue to pray about what was read in the book of Acts as well as the video clip.  Write down anything that God speaks to your heart.  Bring these observations to the group for a time of sharing during the next session.

2. Watch “The Role of Prayer in Spiritual Awakening” by J. Edwin Orr (26 min.) (Come ready to discuss this at the next meeting)