Module 1 - Discussion Group Program - 4th Edition
Module 1 - Discussion Group Program - 4th Edition
Module 1 - Discussion Group Program - 4th Edition
Southern
Mindanao
Module One:
Discussion Group
Do I belong here?
What do I gain from
this group?
What is this stuff all
about? Is it worth
my time?
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Supplementary Readings 17
References 22
Attendance Sheet 23
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Introduction
Anyone who joins the group should listen and respect the
idea of others. And whatever confidential issues opened up by
a member should be kept within the group. A rich and fruitful
discussion will happen only if everyone will actively participate.
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SESSION 1: BEGINNERS PERSONAL BADGE
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Affirm everyone for their participation. Welcome them to
the Discussion Group.
John, a high School student, once said, God does not care for
this world at all. If he does, why is this world full of suffering and
misery? Para siyang isang makapangyarihang matanda sa
pagkatapos gawin ang mundo ay umupo na lang sa kanyang
silyang tumba-tumba at kontentong pinanonood and paghihirap
natin dito!
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SESSION 2: WHATS THE PASSWORD?
Why:
Some or most of the contacts could be unfamiliar and uneasy
with the concept of being intimate in a group. It is best to use
this time to project a positive atmosphere and to give them the
impression that Discussion Group sessions are both fun and
meaningful.
When: 60 minutes
What:
At the end of the session, the contacts and Discussion Group
Leader should be able to:
1. Write their personal answer about their identity and faith
in God;
2. Assess their personal relationship to God by answering
the questions given below.
How:
Suppose you are about to enter the gates of heaven and God
asks you, Why would I let you enter my heaven?
How would you answer Him?
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What would be your persuasive speech?
In a scale of 10, that is the highest, how confident are
you that God would let you come in? On what basis are
you saying that?
Leaders note:
Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. After presenting the
Gospel lead the contacts to receive Jesus as their personal Lord and
Savior. Ask them if they are willing to surrender to the Lordship of
Jesus Christ. If they are, then lead them in prayer using the sinners
prayer but be careful since there are persons who are not comfortable
to pray aloud. If they are not yet ready dont force them. Give them
time to pray until your next meeting.
How will you know that the person is ready? You may know that the
person is ready by asking these questions:
1. Is he/she convinced that Jesus himself is God who came
down here on earth?
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2. Is he/she convinced that Jesus is a Savior who died to pay
the penalty of his/her sins?
3. Is he/she willing to trust Jesus as the only one who can bring
him to heaven and give him/her eternal life?
4. Does he/she want to turn away from sins and yield to Jesus
as his/her Lord and Savior?
Task 5: Assignment
Read and reflect the article Sino ang Tunay na Cristiano by
Dr. Isabelo Magalit.
What: At the end of the session, the contacts are expected to:
a. Humble themselves before God
b. Distinguish their outer and inner needs.
c. Reflect that Jesus compassion covers mans physical
and spiritual needs
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Task 1: Bible Reading (5 mins.)
Let the group read the passage. You may assign verses per
person or let someone else read the whole passage before
discussing it.
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needs. What have you discovered about yourself?
How can Jesus help you?
Study Note:
Jesus sternly charged the leper not to tell anyone what
has happened. He was getting more popular and he wanted to
do things with as little noise as possible.
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SESSION 4: FIESTA GALORE
Objectives:
At the end of the 60-minute session, the contacts are
expected to:
a. respond to God in worship for his compassion
b. inculcate in mind and heart that Jesus compassion
covers mans physical and spiritual needs.
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Task 3: Discussion (30 mins.)
A. The Crowd- like a sheep without a shepherd
1. While Jesus and His disciples were going to a
quiet place to rest, what did the people do?
What can you learn about them by this
description in vs. 33?
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SESSION 5: THE UNINVITED!
Objectives:
At the end of 60-minute session the contacts are expected to:
a. Understand what salvation is.
b. Repent their sins and ask forgiveness before God.
c. Surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ
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1. You may not be a chief tax collector like Zaccheaus.
But in what ways you have cheated people? What
can Jesus do for you?
2. Have you asked Jesus to change your life? Why?
When? How?
Leaders Note:
If you sensed that they are convicted by the Holy Spirit to
repent and surrender to the Lordship of Jesus then lead them
in prayer to receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and
Savior.
Leaders note:
This is the time that you will congratulate and affirm
everyone for graduating the GIG program. It is also an
opportunity to encourage them to apply for IVCF
membership. If they are willing to be part of the
fellowship, tell them that they need to undergo 2-3 more
meetings for the interview and orientation.
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LEADERS GUIDE:
Note:
a. Since this is your first meeting, you may or may not
have an opening or closing prayer. But, of course, you
need to spend time in prayer before meeting them
especially when your contacts became open. Prayer
would be an important step to lead them into faith.
b. After the session, require your contacts to read Sino
ang Tunay na Cristiano? by Dr. Isabelo Magalit.
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SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS:
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Ang pagtugon sa
liwanag ay pagtalikod sa
kadiliman. Kailangang
iwaksi natin ang ating
mga kasalanan, ang ating
pagkaalipin kay Satanas,
upang tayoy bumalik sa
liwanag at katotohanan
ng Diyos. Kung tutuusin itoy Gawain ng Diyos (Colosas 1:13)
subalit itoy ating pananagutan din (Gawa 3:19). Ang
pagbabalik-loob sa Diyos ay ang pag-iba ng direksyon sa buhay.
Magmula ngayon, ang ating kalooban ay nasa ilalim ng
paghahari ng Diyos.
Kakatwa, ngunit maaari tayong makakita ng liwanag at
ibigin pa nating manatili sa dilim. Ang isang binata na pinuno
ng mga Judio ay minahal ni Jesus. Subalit dahil ayaw niyang
iwaksi ang kanyang idolong kayamanan, siyay nanatili sa dilim.
Nais niyang magkaroon ng buhay na walang-hanggan ngunit
ayaw rin niyang bumitiw sa kanyang kasalanan! (Marcos 10:17-
22).
3. Ang Cristiano ay nananampalataya kay Jesus
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Aling iglesya? Napakaraming iglesya
ang nagpapahayag na silay iglesya ni Cristo!
Ang hanapin natin ay ang kongregasyon na
kung saan ang Salita ng Diyos ay matuwid na
ipinangangaral at kung saan si Cristo ang
binibigyan ng pinakamataas na parangal.
Diyan natin matatagpuan ang ating mga
kapatid sa pananampalataya.
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References
Magalit, Isabelo. Who is the Real Christian? (Sino ang Tunay nga
Cristiano?) OMF Lit. Inc., Bonifacio Ave., Mandaluyong,
Metro Manila, _____.
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Attendance Sheet
DG Name:________________________________________________
DG Leader:_______________________________________________
DG Assistant Leader:_______________________________________
DG Schedule & Venue: every_______________ at _______________
IVCF Chapter Name (if applicable):____________________________
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IVCF-Southern Mindanao
2016
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