To begin the session:
Distribute or send participants copies of the “Building a Following” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. (Note: Since there is usually more than one exercise on an activity page, you should take care to send only the exercise that is relevant at the time; otherwise, distraction may result.) Have learners work in pairs or individually for no more than one minute to complete as indicated; if you’re meeting online, mute all participants during this time.
After the activity, say, “We live in a world where we constantly encounter someone saying, ‘trust me.’ Today’s lesson will consider Jesus’ invitation to do just that.”
To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Distribute or send by email attachment or text message copies of the “Contrast Jesus’ Statement” exercise from the activity page. Have learners complete in pairs or small groups as indicated. If your class meets as a hybrid—part in-person and part virtually, have learners complete the activity as those two groups separately.
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