Initiate

A video introduction using illustrations, personal stories, metaphors, or active learning examples to begin the discussion.

Interact

After the video, prompts are supplied for thinking and sharing with others personal perception and experience. This opening activity prompts participants to think about and relate to the topic, and to share with others. 

What is the most disruptive moment you’ve experienced or could imagine experiencing in your own life?

For each of the unexpected events below, write a one-word response that comes to your mind. This word could reflect your emotion, reaction, or instinctive response to the situation.

Turnaround Moments

1. A terminal diagnosis
   • The sudden realization that life has a countdown changes how people see time, relationships, and meaning.
2. The death of someone close
   • Grief can create a sense of unreality and shake the foundations of security and joy.
3. A natural disaster (earthquake, fire, tornado)
   • It reminds us of how fragile our world is—physically and emotionally.
4. A financial collapse or major economic crisis 
   • Trust in stability and systems crumbles, leaving uncertainty about what comes next.
5. A false or shocking accusation 
   • Reputation, relationships, and even identity can feel threatened or shattered.

Insight

The Bible discussion begins with a careful reading of the whole passage, either from your own Bibles, or from the provided images below.

Then participants are to ask:

1. What is going on in this passage of Scripture?
2. What are the key words and phrases? Highlight them.
3. Why do you think this passage is included in the Bible?
4. What does it contribute to our “knowing Christ” and “living in Christ”?