Week 25
Bible Reading
Daily readings from the last week:
Acts 26-28
Reflect
What stood out to you from your daily readings over the last week? Any questions?
How did you go with what you said you’d do last week?
Discuss
Have someone read the passage and use the SOAP method to explore the text.
Don’t miss
Communion
Communion is known by a number of names: the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist, breaking bread. But they all refer to the same thing: a memorial in which the gathered church remembers Jesus together through the eating and drinking of bread and wine, which symbolise the body and blood of Jesus (1 Cor 11:24-25). We remember that he has established the new covenant—a new relationship between us and God—through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Before leading this session with someone, it’s recommended you read about how we practice communion as a church to give you more context that will be helpful in this discussion.
Learn
Take communion together. Make sure you come to this session prepared with either wine or juice (depending on what you and the others feel comfortable with) and bread or crackers. You may wish to read Jesus’ words aloud from Mark 14 and then sit in reflective silence for a few moments as you bring any unconfessed sin to mind and repent of it, and as you meditate on the wonder of what Jesus did for you at the cross. Then eat and drink together and pray.
Pray
Spend time praying about what you’re learning.
Next Steps
What is a key takeaway from today?
Who are you going to tell about what you’ve been learning?
Read Romans 1-7 before you come back next time