To begin the session:
Distribute the slips of paper from the “What Am I?” activity on the activity page, which you can download here. Tell learners to keep their creature a secret but think of a few activities that describe what their creature does as hints to their identities. Learners will take turns sharing their hints, allowing the rest of the group an opportunity to guess their creature.
When all creature identities have been revealed, take a poll to see which was the hardest to guess. Lead into Bible study by saying, “Some things are hard to explain or describe. The way we attempt to do so may indicate some things about what we believe. Today’s lesson requires special attention to how the apostle John explains certain ideas and describes certain relationships.”
To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Distribute copies of the “Since A, Then B” exercise from the activity page to groups to complete as indicated. When they are finished, allow time for groups to compare their responses. (Option: this exercise can be moved to follow other segments of this Into the Word segment; it can also be a transition or introduction to the Into Life section.)
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