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Hope
Hope
Max Lucado
with Tom Anthony
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A Word from
Max Lucado
How to Use
This Guide
G OA L S O F T H I S S T U DY
SESSION OUTLINE
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G R O U P S IZ E
M AT E R I A L S N E E D E D
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before each group meeting. (See the note at the end of each
week’s personal study for specific chapters to read in the book
to prepare for the next week’s group meeting.)
FAC I L ITATI O N
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Group Facilitator
Tips
S T R U C T U R I N G D I S C U S S I O N TI M E S
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C R E ATI N G A S U CC E S S F U L
ENVIRONMENT
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COV E R I N G T H E S T U DY M AT E R I A L
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N AV I G ATI N G G R O U P DY N A M I C S
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K E Y STO RY:
God creates humankind
( G E N E SI S 1 : 2 6 – 3 0 )
GOD’S PROMISE:
Let us make human beings in our image,
make them reflecting our nature.
( G E N E SI S 1 : 2 6 msg )
MY PROMISE:
I will embrace my role as God’s image bearer.
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READ
This week, you and your group will be studying God’s prom-
ise in his Word that you are stamped with his own image.
Before your group meeting, read chapters 1 and 2 in Unshak-
able Hope: “God’s Great and Precious Promises” and “You
Are Stamped with God’s Image.” Spend some time using the
following personal study guide to reflect on what you’ve read.
3. How does this week’s promise affect the way you look at
other people?
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CO N S I D E R
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P R AY
REFLECT
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G E T TI N G S TA R T E D
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V I D E O T E AC H I N G
As you watch the video for session one, use the following
outline to record the main points and takeaways from the
teaching.
The arrival of sin distorted this image but did not destroy it
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GROUP DISCUSSION
3. What are some things in today’s world that make you feel
anything but important? How will you reinforce the truth
of being an image bearer of God every day this week?
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P R AY
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NEXT WEEK
Next week, you and your group will look at how God
promises that you will have victory over Satan. Be sure to
complete the personal study before you attend the group
meeting.
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