04 - THE BEAUTY, MYSTERY AND BENEFITS OF UNKNOWN TONGUES
ICE BREAKER / GAME
Tell about a “special” gift you received when you were a child.
OPENING PRAYER
PRAYER EXAMPLE: Heavenly Father, thank you for this opportunity to grow together and learn about the Holy Spirit. Open our hearts to receive all that you have for us, give us your wisdom and understanding. We ask for your protection and guidance this week and that we continue to grow together as a group. In Jesus Name, Amen
GROUP SESSION VIDEO
This semester in Group focuses on the topic of The Beauty of Spiritual Languages.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
The below questions serve as a guide to conversation. Select those which you feel will spark conversation, depth and growth in understanding.
Why do you think people are prejudiced against “speaking in tongues”? Have you known anyone that was weird that spoke in tongues that made you not want to experience this for yourself?
In the video we heard example of comparing the Holy Spirit to electricity and how each person would have a different response when coming in contact with electricity. Have you ever been afraid that the Holy Spirit would change who you were if you opened yourself to Him?
There are many benefits to praying in tongues mentioned in the Bible, tonight the story of the disciples cowering, being afraid and denying Jesus, was mentioned.That after Jesus died and the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples it changed the way they saw themselves. How does this example affect your thoughts about the Holy Spirit?
There are many times we don’t know how to pray about something, isn’t it amazing how God gave us this extra tool to tap into the heart of God. Have you ever felt this in your prayer life?
Please remind everyone that there are great resources for further study at pointe.info/tongues . Also, the page has a QUESTIONS form that can be submitted anonymously, then check back and we will populate the page with the answers.
PRAYER
(Encourage others to pray, gaining confidence in public prayer in a safe environment)
EXAMPLE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for this opportunity to grow together and learn about the Holy Spirit. May we consider this week your heart as to why you gave Him to us, to help us fulfill our assignments. May we hear you in the soft whisper in our hearts, helping us to develop healthy attachment, that we may become all you intend us to be, in faith and confidence. All for your kingdom, precious Jesus. We love you. Amen.