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. 

Either Or (Choose one side and defend your response)

"When facing a challenge, is it wiser to have a bold, confident attitude, believing you’ll succeed? Or is it better to be cautious and think about possible struggles so you can be prepared?"

"Many students approach the written driver’s license exam with different attitudes—some feel confident they will pass without studying, while others prepare carefully. Interestingly, in some states, more than half of test-takers fail the exam. A survey even found that 50% of people believe they can pass without reading or studying. However, failure rates suggest otherwise. Here are the states where over 50% of people fail the written exam:

• Alabama – 55%
• Alaska – 50%
• Arizona – 60%
• California – 55%
• Florida – 58.1%
• Illinois – 55%
• Maryland – 52.7%
• Mississippi – 60%
• Missouri – 61.4%
• Nebraska – 50%
• Pennsylvania – 55%
• Tennessee – 50%
• Washington – 50%

"What advice would you give to younger drivers who are preparing for their license? Should they focus more on confidence, preparation, or a balance of both? Why?"

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”?