Alpha 6 – Why and How Should I Read the Bible?

Session Plan

Admin

  • Hospitality to be set up before we start
  • Introduce any new guests, ask them how they came to be at Alpha. Pass around the registration list. Add any new names and contact details.
  • Remind them about the “Alpha Day” on Saturday 15th February, 5 weeks away. Tell them what happens.
    • 4 videos, discussion groups, lunch and fun. It will be great, please mark the date on your calendar.
  • Ask them, ‘Can anyone remember the name of the video from last week?’ (Answer: Why and How Do I Pray?)
  • Remind them of some interesting points said in last week’s video/group discussion, for example, in the video:-
    • God created everything. 
    • Prayer is one of the most important things we can do.  We pray to the creator of everything. Testimonies in group. 
    • We pray to our Father in the name of Jesus. 
    • Prayer is easy.

Video

Watch the Why and How Should I Read the Bible? (https://player.vimeo.com/video/184825488)

Small groups

  1. What did you think or feel about the talk?
  2. Has anyone ever tried reading any of the Bible? How was your experience?
  3. How do you feel about the idea of God speaking through the Bible?
  4. Does anyone have any practical suggestions about how to read the Bible?
  5. Optional -> Have you read anything in the Bible that has challenged an aspect of your beliefs or behaviour?

End

Finish on time 8:30 pm. Next week:- How Does God Guide Us?