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eewww.xee.infoeewww.xee.infoEvangelism Explosion InternationalP.O. Box 23820, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307 USAPhone: 1 954-491-6100 Fax: 1 954-771-2256Email: xee@eeinternational.orgWeb: www.xee.infosharing your faith starts hereI XEE HANDBOOK IIUpdate 2013

sharing your faith starts hereFACILITATOR’S GUIDELINESi vii0INTRODUCTORY MAP4 500INTRODUCTION6 701CONNECT LIFE8 901.01Connecting principles10 1101.02Connecting skills12 1301.03Connecting and caring14 1501.04Connecting intentionally16 1702SHARE LIFE18 1902.01Sharing your faith starts here 20 2102.02aLaunch questions22 2302.02bYour story24 25Life ForeverLife NowLife Forever map42 4302.03aGrace44 4530 3102.03bMan46 47God32 3302.04aGod48 49Jesus34 3502.04bChrist50 5136 3702.05aFaith52 53Response38 3902.05bResponse54 55Gospel Story guide40 41Gospel Story guide56 57Life Now map26 2702.03aLife28 2902.03bUs02.04a02.04b02.05a Faith02.05b03MULTIPLY LIFE58 5903.01Nurturing life60 6103.02Multiply life62 6303.03Issues in life64 6503.04Building life66 67

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Facilitator’s GuidelinesI This Handbook which serves both as a Facilitator’s and Student’s Handbookalong with the XEE Training DVDII Provides instructions as you lead the group as a Group Facilitator I DVDcontains all the video training materials needed and is thestaple element for teaching each unitII Provides the student with guidance as they progressThough XEE training is DVD-driven, your rolethrough each unit I DVD offers a presentation of the entireas a facilitator is vital in the process of learningGospel Story to help them visualize how they mightand growing comfortable with the style andincorporate the Gospel into an everyday situationapproach used in witnessing to the Gen-X andGen-Y cultures.I Life Starts Here Gospel BookletII Helps you walk someone through the XEE GospelI Functions as a giveaway to contacts so that they mightbetter understand the Gospel I Functions, also, as a personalcopy of the Gospel Story which you can hand to someone who’s recentlycommited to following JesusI Growing Starts Here BookletII Five steps to help a new believer grow: Bible, Prayer, Worship, Fellowship,and Witness.I The Pocket GuideII Training tool to help students memorize the key components of XEE training(two versions available to correlate to the Life Now and Life Forever themes)IAs explained on page 7, under Share Life there are two separate Gospel themeswoven into the XEE materials. The first is called Life Now which is geared towardthe postmodern culture and those who have little understanding of God, theBible, and Jesus. The second theme is called Life Forever and is geared towardthose who have an understanding of God, the Bible, and Jesus.FACILITATOR’S GUIDELINESGetting it right week by weekIn order to make effective use of the time you have with your group, the materialshave been designed for use in various settings. It is not designed specificallyfor a classroom-style presentation, however, if your group is larger, you willneed to allow for space to break up into discussion groups as you work throughthe material. Home settings, small groups, Sunday school classes, and similarenvironments work very well.Though XEE training is DVD-driven, your role as a facilitator is vital in the process oflearning and growing comfortable with the style and approach used in witnessing tothe Gen-X and Gen-Y cultures.Each week before you come together, we recommend you, as facilitator, review theunit lesson on the DVD to familiarize yourself with the materials. At the start of yourIIi

time together, before you begin to get into the DVD, begin with prayer asking forGod’s guidance, His blessing, and His wisdom for you as you facilitate and for yourgroup as they learn to share His magnificent story. Also, make sure there is timefor groups or individuals to share experiences from the previous week, to involvethe groups in discussion, to have practice time before going out to share, and toestablish or review what the Connect Activity will involve that week.At the end of each class, be sure to go over the suggested requirements fromthe What’s Next section for the following week, remind them to practice andreview using their Student DVD, and that they can visit the website for additionalinformation. Finally, each week take time to pray specifically for the application ofwhat has been taught.APPROACHES TO LEARNINGAs you work through the materials, be encouraged to use multiple teachingmethods. One of the most strategic methods for effective teaching is to discussthe content viewed on the DVD, as well as the Unit plan in the Handbook. Manypeople enjoy dialoging through issues and ideas, so as much as possible, try tostimulate conversation as you move through your time together. Some peoplelearn well by putting the concepts into their own words and sharing them withothers, as in the Discussion or Role Play time. Good group discussion will ensurea positive, growing and sharing experience. Remember to show and remindstudents that the grey, boxed areas of text within the Unit provide all they willneed to remember when sharing.Multiple entry pointsWe encourage people to develop flexible approaches in sharing their faith, so thattransitions occur naturally in the context of their experience.IBecause each part of the Gospel narrative begins with a Story of its own, it ispossible to start at any point as necessary. The Engaging Questions, as well as thestories, could provide an excellent starting point to the Gospel.As you work through the materials, beencouraged to use multiple teaching methods.One of the most strategic methods for effectiveteaching is to discuss the content viewed on theDVD, as well as the Unit plan in the Handbook.Connect ActivityJesus’ expectation for His followers was that we would seek to connect withthose around us, and He modeled for us how to do that. First, He approached andconnected with people. Then, He took those people with Him so that they couldIIiiiFACILITATOR’S GUIDELINESUNIT PLANUnits are flexible. The entire program is designed for twelve unitsbut some of them are in two parts. (See Table of Contents on page3 for details.) Feel free to use the units in other combinationsthat will suit your group. Be advised that some units are a fewminutes different in length (see the inside front page). It willbenefit you to begin with prayer, and start right in with the DVD.Follow the suggested flow of discussion, practice what is beingmodeled, and reserve a time for when you and your teams engagein real-life sharing during the Connect Activity.

learn from Him. And finally, as modeled in Luke 10, He sent them out to do what Hehad shown them.This is the essence of the Connect Activity. It is absolutely essential that youmodel these principles as you unfold them in each session. You and the teamleaders (trainers) need to continually engage with the teams in this process,and an essential part of your role as facilitator will be to encourage creativecommunication. Carefully think through the different ways yourstudents can engage in the opportunity of learning how to sharetheir faith. You can find examples of this online (www.xee.info),As you progress through the Gospel Story, yourbut you should try to include things like: social gatherings suchstudents should share what they’ve learned fromas going out for a meal or coffee to interact together; visitingeach unit. For example, after learning the unit onpeople who have attended your church services or activities;God, students ought to practice sharing that sectionin conversation when they go out.planning a special event designed to attract young adults who arenot Christian; developing your own creative approaches. Onegroup in Norway has a bus converted into a coffee shop and theydrive around the city, pulling into different venues to engage people in conversation.Another group in Florida uses board games in coffee shops to draw people intoconversation.As you progress through the Gospel Story, your students should share what they’velearned from each unit. For example, after learning the unit on God, students oughtto practice sharing that section in conversation when they go out.IToday, developing relationships is not as structured as it used to be, so encouragestudents to utilize the opportunities in their everyday lives to witness. In practicality,Connect Activity may mean arranging meals with non-Christian friends, meetingfor coffee, or in other neutral-ground social settings where team leaders andstudents gain practical experience sharing their faith. The team leaders providea safety net for students so that they may become more and more confident eachtime they share. Invite your students to participate when they go out. Also, havethem connect during the week with their non-Christian friends and share in theirown time, reporting back to the class what they have learned. This sort of ConnectActivity training is the best “classroom” experience.FACILITATOR’S GUIDELINESKey ConceptsIn each unit, you will find a section called “Key Concepts.” These are a summary ofguiding principles that will help you connect and share effectively.Launch and Diagnostic QuestionsThese questions have been specifically designed for you to find out where a personis in life, and transition into the Gospel Story.IIv

Engaging QuestionsDifferent from the Launch and Diagnostic Questions, these questions help generateinterest, encourage dialogue, and move the conversation forward. EngagingQuestions can be used as a bridge to transition from one gospel point to the next.StoriesOne of the best ways to communicate is with stories. Each unit begins with astory that contains the biblical concepts you will want to unfold as you share. Thestories become your launching pad in sharing, and are capable of being infusedinto a conversation wherever they are relevant. They will help you engage people indiscussion, see their reactions, and hear their thoughts and opinions. The GospelStory video shows each story in its context. We encourage you to demonstratea variety of ways to present the stories in the Gospel so that your students feelconfident and comfortable given the flexibility. Using the DVD as a model, you canhelp students learn to share these stories in their own words, but make certainthey maintain the essential points.story applicationEach section of the Gospel Story has two key points.Primary VerseThe Bible verse listed here is one you will want to commit to memory tosubstantiate all that you will share from the unit. It is the absolute foundation uponwhich everything in the unit rests.OptionsThe optional Scripture references and summary points are referred to in thecontent of the DVD, and are there to provide you with additional insight to add moredepth to your conversation.IDiscussionRole PlayRole play allows an opportunity to practice the unit in its entiretybefore taking this new knowledge and using it in real life.What’s NextAt the end of your time together, be sure to go over the steps forthe following week and make certain that everyone has clearlyunderstood. Remind your students that they have their own DVDwhich has the Gospel Story and weekly instructions.One of the best ways to communicate is withstories. Each unit begins with a story that containsthe biblical concepts you will want to unfold as youshare. The stories become your launchingpad in sharing . . .IIviiFACILITATOR’S GUIDELINESThis portion of your time together as a group was designed to assist you, as afacilitator, not only to keep interest levels high, but to open up opportunities todialogue in groups, sharing ideas and thoughts.

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Start an exciting journey.We live in a world where many of our friends don’t understand the incredible worth ofa relationship with God. They are struggling to find purpose in life, yet we know thatJesus came to offer us life to the full.As you work through the XEE layers there will be three parts to the journey.01 CONNECT LIFEThe first layer will help you develop skills in building relationships so that youcan more effectively connect with others. It will also give you the desire to beintentional about sharing your faith whenever you get the chance.02 SHARE LIFEIn the second layer, you will consider the key concepts of the Gospel Story. Twothemes have been developed to help tailor your approach to sharing life andaccommodate the influence postmodernism has had on society and culture. TheLife Now and Life Forever themes contain the exact same Gospel Story; the onlydifference is in how you relay the message.Many people today will not affiliate themselves with faith, but would say theydesire more fulfillment in life. The Life Now theme will show how a relationshipwith Jesus Christ brings true fulfillment in life. Meanwhile, there are many peoplewho have had some Christian or religious background who will assume that theyare accepted by God because of the life they lead, or because of their religiousknowledge. Here, the Life Forever theme enables you to share how acceptance byGod comes only from a real relationship with Jesus Christ.Both themes lead to the same conclusion; that they may know and experienceeternal life, now and forever, through a relationship with Christ. In this trainingcycle, you will learn one theme only. The Gospel Story is comprised of six parts:ILife Now:I Life I Us I God I Jesus I Faith I ResponseLife Forever: I Grace I Man I God I Christ I Faith I ResponseSTART AN EXCITING JOURNEY03 MULTIPLY LIFEIn the third layer, you will explore opportunities for using what you have learned inorder to multiply. There are a couple of things you will need to consider.First, for those you lead to a full life in Christ, we suggest some basic steps tohelp them to grow in faith in the Nurturing Life section. Your training, here, doesnot deal with in-depth discipleship, but is a launching pad from which you mayeasily introduce a new believer into your Christian community and assist them byproviding guidelines for their future growth.Secondly, we want to challenge you to actively multiply your faith; to take what youhave learned and use it to equip others, who will equip others, and so on, just likeJesus did. Our prayer is that this training will provide you with a simple tool and apowerful understanding of what it means to multiply into future generations.II7

01IICONNECT LIFECONNECT LIFEIIfaith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Philemon 5-6Because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that you may be active in sharing yourIIHow’s your new job?

FACILITATOR’S NOTESI Jesus’ desire to find a point ofconnection – a conversationalhook.I His ability to arouse curiosityand lead into meaningfulspiritual dialogue.CONNECT ACTIVITYI Put theory to practice, and shareyour experiences when youreturn. Keep track of whathappened so you can encourageone another with what theLord is doing.I Each week it is essential for youas the facilitator to stimulatecreative approaches to theConnect Activity. Usefulsuggestions can be found onthe web site, but we suggest youencourage your group to thinkand pray about what is mosteffective in your own setting.IIFACILITATOR’S NOTESIIWHAT’S NEXTIIII Allow the students time to readthe story without comment fromyou and reflect on what theysee as significant. Thenstimulate discussion highlightingthe following:II CONNECT LIFEDISCUSSION01Approx. Unit Time: 1 hr.DVD: 5 min.Discussion: 55 min.01.01 CONNECTING PRINCIPLESWATCH DVD UNIT 01.01NOTES

YOUR OWN NOTESJesus shows you how toconnect with others.FOCUSConnect and identify with people, even when it appears difficult; identifydifficulties in connecting; look at Jesus’ model as a creative andmotivational way to step out of your comfort zonesKEY CONCEPTSI Seek to connectI Identify with othersI Step out of your comfort zonesI Find points of interestI Use connecting hooksDISCUSSIONI If you were going on a vacation, what type of person would you takewith you? (10 min.)I Why is it difficult to connect with some people? (10 min.)I What makes you comfortable in building friendships, and what areas ofdifficulty do you recognize? (10 min.)I Read John 4:1-42 and note how Jesus connects with the woman ofSamaria. What can we learn from Him? (25 min.)WHAT’S NEXTI This week with your trainer, you will engage in a Connect Activity- a real witnessing experience.II Way of Life - this week, actively seek to build some new connections andshare those insights the next time you are together as a group.FACILITATOR’S NOTESI Develop some points of interest and connecting hooks that you can use tocreate interest in conversation, and develop those contacts with whomyou are comfortable.I Pray for wisdom, sensitivity, and genuineness as you seek to connect withpeople.I Do not forget to find one or two friends who will commit to pray regularlyfor you on this journey.II11

02IISHARE LIFEIISHARE LIFEThat life starts now and goes on forever.Jesus said: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10IIHow do you rate your life out of 10?

ATTENTION!Take your students back to theGospel Story map on page 5.Identify the journey you will takein learning the Gospel Story. Thisweek your students memorizethe six key points.DISCUSSIONI Have students talk about whatinhibits them in sharing theirfaith. Read John 16:7-11 anddiscuss its implications. Identifythe work of the Holy Spirit.ROLE PLAYI Pair up teams of people who donot know each other well andpractice as though this was afirst-time connection.IFACILITATOR’S NOTESIICONNECT ACTIVITYI Encourage students to openconversations. Share yourexperiences and encourage oneanother with what the Lordis doing.WHAT’S NEXTI Encourage your students todeliberately engage someonethey do not know in conversationthis week applying theConnecting Principles. Also,encourage them to practice thesix key points.III 02.01 SHARING YOUR FAITH STARTS HERE1 hr.15 min.5 min.20 min.20 min.II SHARE LIFEApprox. Unit Time:Report Back:DVD:Discussion:Role Play:02WATCH DVD UNIT 02.01IFACILITATOR’S NOTESNOTES

ENGAGING QUESTIONSMEANINGFUL DIALOGUEYOUR OWN NOTESLAUNCH QUESTIONSThe Holy Spirit helps you.FOCUSReflect on the challenges of actively sharing your faith, and the role of the HolySpirit in the work of evangelismKEY CONCEPTSI Understand your fears of sharingI Recognize how to overcome these fearsDISCUSSIONI What makes you afraid to share your faith? (10 min.)I How does the work of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in John 16:7-11, help you toovercome fears? (10 min.)ROLE PLAY (20 min.)Pair up with someone from a different team and practice connecting withthem in casual conversation. Use as many of the skills and techniques you canrecall from what we have learned so far:I Be attentiveI Be interested in their values, their needs, and learning new thingsI Recall the important things they have shared with youI Be non-judgmental, no matter how confronting they may beI EmpathizeII Know their feelingsII Feel their feelingsII Act with compassionWHAT’S NEXTII This week with your trainer, you will engage in a Connect Activity - a realwitnessing experience - and seek to share the Gospel Story.FACILITATOR’S NOTESI Way of Life - pray that God will provide opportunities in your new relationshipsto share what you’ve learned in the coming weeks.I Memorize the six key points of the Gospel Story; Life, Us, God, Jesus, Faith,and Response.I Review the Pocket Guide and the Gospel Story. These will give you theframework as you learn the Gospel Story in your own words.II21

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FACILITATOR’S NOTESATTENTION!Review the concepts ofunit 02.02a – the use of theLaunch Questions.I This section opens the GospelStory. Here, students share theirstory in a format that enables atransition from Launch Questionsto Gospel narrative. Ensurestudents know the Primary Verse.DISCUSSIONI Review the Scripture referenceand discuss.ROLE PLAYI Practice sharing the unit in itsentirety.I This week, and each followingweek, encourage your studentsto share the relevant Story andKey Concepts during theConnect Activity. Try to build onthe relationships you’ve alreadyestablished.WHAT’S NEXTI Encourage students to practice,memorizing the Primary Verse.Remind them to view the DVD.IIFACILITATOR’S NOTESIICONNECT ACTIVITYII SHARE LIFE1 hr.15 min.5 min.15 min.25 min.02Approx. Unit Time:Report Back:DVD:Discussion:Role Play:III 02.03a LIFEWATCH DVD UNIT 02.03aNOTES

YOUR STORYLIFEYOUR OWN NOTESUSGospel Story: LifeFOCUSHelp non-Christian friends recognize that life to the full is fully realizedonly through a relationship with Christ; understand that life to the full is adimension of life, not a quality or prosperityKEY CONCEPTSI Use the Engaging Questions to discuss life values and define life to the fullI Recognize the difference between virtual life and the real life Jesus offersI Share Your Story(GOSPEL STORY GUIDE)LAUNCH QUESTIONSI On a scale of 1 – 10, how fulfilling would you say your life is?I What would move it from a “x” to a 10?I Would it change in either direction if God were more a part of your life?STORYI Your Story of life to the fullSTORY APPLICATION/DIALOGUEI Jesus offers life to the full both now and foreverPRIMARY VERSE“.I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10DISCUSSION (15 min.)Talk with your group about the implications of Jesus’ statement in John 10:10.IROLE PLAY (25 min.)Practice sharing this unit with one another.FACILITATOR’S NOTESWHAT’S NEXTI This week, you will go with your trainer on a Connect Activity.I Way of Life - practice using the Launch Questions with as manypeople as you can this week; pray that God will lead you to openopportunities.I Memorize John 10:10 and the Launch Questions.II29

GOSPEL STORY GUIDEGOSPEL STORY GUIDELIFEKEY CONCEPTS IDiscuss life valuesDefine life to the fullShare Your StoryLAUNCH QUESTIONS IOn a scale of 1 - 10, how fulfilling would yousay your life is?What would move you from an ‘x’ to a 10?Would it change in either direction if God werein your life?Suppose you were to stand before God and Hewere to ask you, “Why should I allow you intoMy Heaven?” what would you say?III LIFE NOW SUMMARY04IGOSPEL STORY GUIDEIIIIISTORY I Your Story - Life to the fullSTORY APPLICATION /DIALOGUE IJesus offers life to the fullNow and foreverPRIMARY VERSE I“.I have come that they may have life,and have it to the full.” John 10:10JESUSKEY CONCEPTS IJesus: Is fully God and fully Man, lived aperfect (sinless) life, experienced adversity,took our penalty, assumed our guilt, paid ourdebt, rose to prove itENGAGING QUESTION IGod solved this tension through Jesus. Whodo you think Jesus is?STORY I Great TransactionSTORY APPLICATION /DIALOGUE IJesus lived the perfect lifeJesus gives lifePRIMARY VERSE I“For God so loved the world that He gaveHis one and only Son, that whoever believesin Him shall not perish but have eternallife.” John 3:16OPTIONS I1 Peter 3:18aJohn 1:1, 14Isaiah 53:5-6

USKEY CONCEPTS IUnderstand the consequences of ignoring GodDefine sin: rebellion against God; separationforever - deathUnderstand sin: broken relationshipENGAGING QUESTION IWhat do you think stops us from living this lifeto the full?STORY I Ignoring GodSTORY APPLICATION /DIALOGUE IWe ignore God in attitudeWe ignore God in actionPRIMARY VERSE I“For all have sinned and fall short of theglory of God.” Romans 3:23OPTIONS IRomans 3:10-12aEzekiel 18:4bFAITHKEY CONCEPTS IRecognize the need to be rescuedSaving faith is understanding who Jesus isand trusting in Him aloneKnowledge, Agreement, and TrustPRIMARY VERSE I“I am the way and the truth and the life. Noone comes to the Father except through me.”John 14:6OPTIONS IActs 16:31Eph 2:8-9ENGAGING QUESTION IHow do you think God might react to usignoring Him?STORY I SubstituteSTORY APPLICATION /DIALOGUE IGod is lovingGod is justPRIMARY VERSE I“For the wages of sin is death but the gift ofGod is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Romans 6:23OPTIONS I1 John 4:8bExodus 34:7bHabakkuk 1:13RESPONSEKEY CONCEPTS IAdmit that they have sinned against God, needto repent, and accept His forgiveness.Believe that only Jesus can save, that He died,and rose againCommit to following Him as Lord and SaviorENGAGING QUESTION IDoes this make sense to you?Would you like to start this relationship withJesus and begin living life to the full?GOSPEL STORY GUIDESTORY I RescueSTORY APPLICATION /DIALOGUE IJesus is the wayTrust only in JesusKEY CONCEPTS IDemonstrate the tension between the love andjustice of GodResolve this tensionIENGAGING QUESTION IHow do you think we start living this life tothe full?GODSTORY APPLICATION /DIALOGUE IAdmit, Believe, CommitResponse Prayer of CommitmentPRIMARY VERSE I“I tell you the truth, he who believes haseverlasting life.” John 6:47STORY I Roman HandshakeRomans 8:39 or John 10:28II41

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WATCH DVD UNIT 02.03aApprox. Unit Time:Report Back:DVD:Discussion:Role Play:1 hr.15 min.5 min.10 min.30 min.I This section opens the GospelStory. Here, students use theDiagnostic Questions todetermine a person’sunderstanding of God, and moveinto the Gospel narrative. Thefirst question ascertains if yourfriend has a hope of life forever.The second question tells youwhat that hope is based upon.Ensure that students know andare comfortable with theQuestions, Story, andPrimary Verse.III 02.03a GRACEFACILITATOR’S NOTESIFACILITATOR’S NOTESIII Practice using the DiagnosticQuestions, Free Gift Story, andPrimary Verse. Be sure to havestudents become as familiaras possible with theGospel Dialogue.CONNECT ACTIVITYI This week, and each followingweek, encourage your studentsto share the relevant Story andKey Concepts during theConnect Activity. Try to build onthe relationships you’ve alreadyestablished, and encouragestudents to use the DiagnosticQuestions.WHAT’S NEXTI Encourage students to memorizethe Questions and Primary Verse.Also, remind them to view theDVD.02ROLE PLAYII Review the Free Gift Story anddiscuss the implications.II SHARE LIFEDISCUSSIONNOTES

GRACEMANGRACEYOUR STORYGospel Story: GraceYOUR OWN NOTESFOCUSProvide guidelines for the sensitive use of some diagnostic questions; providean entry into the Gospel story; begin the Gospel by outlining God’s offer ofeternal lifeKEY CONCEPTSI Determine if your friends think they have eternal lifeI Determine the basis of their hope(GOSPEL STORY GUIDE)YOUR STORYDIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONSI Do you know for certain that if you were to die today you wouldhave eternal life?I If you stood before God and He were to ask you, “Why should I letyou into my Heaven?” what would you say?I May I share.?Q1Q2YESNOSELFCHRISTSTORYFree Gift: I You give someone an expensive gift I They realize itsworth I Try to pay for the gift with a small amount of change IHow would that make you feel?STORY APPLICATION/DIALOGUEI Eternal life is a free giftI It can’t be earned or deservedIPRIMARY VERSE“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not fromyourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.”Ephesians 2:8-9FACILITATOR’S NOTESDISCUSSION (10 min.)Talk with your group about how you think God feels if we try and pay for His giftof eternal life?ROLE PLAY (30 min.)Practice sharing this unit with one another.WHAT’S NEXTI This week, you will go with your trainer on a Connect Activity.I Way of Life - practice using the Launch Questions with as many peopleas you can this week; pray that God will lead you to open opportunities.I Memorize Ephesians 2:8-9 and the Launch Questions.II45

GOSPEL STORY GUIDEILIFE FOREVER SUMMARYKEY CONCEPTS IDetermine if your friends think they haveeternal lifeDetermine the basis of their hopeYOUR STORY IDIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONS IDo you know for certain that if you wereto die today you would have eternal life?If you were to stand before God and He wereto ask you “Why should I let you into MyHeaven?” what would you say?STORY I Free GiftSTORY APPLICATION/DIALOGUE IEternal life is a free giftIt can’t be earned or deservedPRIMARY VERSE I“For it is by grace you have been saved,through faith– and this not from yourselves,it is the gift of God– not by works, so thatno one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9CHRISTKEY CONCEPTS IJesus: is fully God and fully Man, lived perfectlife, experienced adversity, took our penalty,assumed our guilt, paid the debt, rose toprove itENGAGING QUESTION IGod solved this tension through Jesus.Who do you think Jesus is?04IISTORY I Great TransactionIGOSPEL STORY GUIDEIIIIIGOSPEL STORY GUIDEGRACESTORY APPLICATION/DIALOGUE IJesus is both God and ManHe died on the cross and rose from the deadto pay for our sinPRIMARY VERSE I“For God so loved the world that He gaveHis one and only Son, that whoever believesin Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”John 3:16OPTIONS 1 Peter 4:18,John 1:1-14Isaiah 53:5-6

GODKEY CONCEPTS ISin is a universal problemAny sin is enough to undo all our good worksNo one can get to God by being goodKEY CONCEPTS IDemonstrate the tension between the love andjustice of GodResolve this tensionENGAGING QUESTION IWhy can’t we earn or deserve this giftof eternal life?ENGAGING QUESTIO

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