To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Distribute copies of the “An Encounter with Jesus” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have groups work together to complete as indicated.
To encourage personal application:
Distribute copies of the “Scripture Story, Contemporary Attitudes” exercise from the activity page. Have learners complete it individually in a minute or less before discussing conclusions with a partner.
After the activity, call the class together and urge as many as possible to share their reactions and conclusions after comparing the characters in today’s story with their own life experiences.