Session 1

Welcome to Zúme
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You will be able to follow along on a digital PDF for this session, but please make sure that each member of your group has a printed copy of the materials for future sessions.

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Group Prayer (5min)
Begin with prayer. Spiritual insight and transformation is not possible without the Holy Spirit. Take time as a group to invite Him to guide you over this session.

Watch and Discuss (15min)
WATCH
God uses ordinary people doing simple things to make a big impact. Watch this video on how God works.

Zúme Video Scripts: Welcome

DISCUSS
If Jesus intended every one of His followers to obey His Great Commission, why do so few actually make disciples?

Watch and Discuss (15min)
WATCH
What is a disciple? And how do you make one? How do you teach a follower of Jesus to do what He told us in His Great Commission – to obey all of His commands?

Zúme Video Scripts: Teach Them to Obey

DISCUSS
  1. When you think of a church, what comes to mind?
  2. What's the difference between that picture and what's described in the video as a "Simple Church"?
  3. Which one do you think would be easier to multiply and why?

Watch and Discuss (15min)
WATCH
We breathe in. We breathe out. We're alive. Spiritual Breathing is like that, too.

Zúme Video Scripts: Spiritual Breathing

DISCUSS
  1. Why is it essential to learn to hear and recognize God's voice?
  2. Is hearing and responding to the Lord really like breathing? Why or why not?

Listen and Read Along (3min)
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S.O.A.P.S. Bible Reading

Hearing from God regularly is a key element in our personal relationship with Him, and in our ability to stay obediently engaged in what He is doing around us.

Find the "S.O.A.P.S. Bible Reading" section in your Zúme Guidebook and listen to the audio overview.

Zúme Video Scripts: S.O.A.P.S.

Listen and Read Along (3min)
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Accountability Groups

The Bible tells us that every follower of Jesus will one day be held accountable for what we do and say and think. Accountability Groups are a great way to get ready!

Find the "Accountability Groups" section in your Zúme Guidebook, and listen to the audio below.

Zúme Video Scripts: Accountability Groups

Practice (45min)
BREAK UP
Break into groups of two or three people of the same gender.
SHARE
Spend the next 45 minutes working together through Accountability Questions – List 2 in the "Accountability Groups" section of your Zúme Guidebook.

LOOKING FORWARD

Congratulations! You've completed Session 1.

Below are next steps to take in preparation for the next session.
OBEY
Begin practicing the S.O.A.P.S. Bible reading between now and your next meeting. Focus on Matthew 5-7, read it at least once a day. Keep a daily journal using the S.O.A.P.S. format.
SHARE
Spend time asking God who He might want you to start an Accountability Group with using the tools you've learned in this session. Share this person’s name with the group before you go. Reach out to that person about starting an Accountability Group and meeting with you weekly.
PRAY
Pray that God helps you be obedient to Him and invite Him to work in you and those around you!
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