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The Invisible Made Visible

Month 4| week 2: prepare

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WELCOME!

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Plot

Twist

Let’s Play!

Icebreaker Game: Plot Twist

Materials Needed: Story script and pen

Explain to the group that you will be reading them a short story, but you do not have all the details. The group’s job will be to fill in the empty spaces with the most random answers they can think of. Each time you reach an empty space in the story script, call on a volunteer to fill in the details and write the answer on the script. Read the completed story script aloud at the end of the game time.

Story Script:

One day a boy was walking his pet _____ down the street.

He was trying to hold back tears because _______.

But all of a sudden, a giant ______ appeared offering him three wishes.

The boy’s first wish was for a _______.

The boy’s second wish was for ______.

But before he could finish the third wish, the boy saw a tiny _______ in the sky.

The boy smiled and said, “I don’t need a third wish because ______.”

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Digging deeper

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What do you think are the elements that make a story interesting and fun?

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The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth…He is before all things, and in him all things hold together…For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him.

Colossians 1:15-19

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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30

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What is your favorite story about Jesus from the Gospels?

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So what…

Why does it matter that Jesus is the one, true image of the invisible God?

tool time

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Key idea

Who is god?

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What are some things you hear people say about God that don’t line up with what Jesus revealed?

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Can you identify any false ideas about God in your own mind?

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Key idea

When we look at Jesus, we see the Father's heart reaching out to us in love and mercy.

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What is one key takeaway from this message that can help you to share the gospel?

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Gospel tool

How did Jesus come into your life and show you his love and truth?

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who can i invite this week?

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Let’s pray

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Thanks

See you next time!