ELEMENTS OF THE STUDY
This Leader’s Guide includes all the Sessions found within the Discussion Guide and provides some suggested answers or additional commentary to help you facilitate the discussion times with your group. Some of the elements are basic and self-explanatory and don’t require additional instruction. Here are the different elements that will appear in a Session: Opening Discussion: These questions are designed to stimulate initial thoughts about the material that will be taught in the video. These questions are designed to be discussed BEFORE watching the video. As leader, you need to consider how long the video session is (which we provide) and how much time you should allow for the Opening Discussion (typically 5-10 minutes). If there is more than one question, you combine them or select just one that you think would be most “discussable” by your group. Key Ideas: These simply summarize the main points that Paul Tripp will teach on. They are included for future reference and don’t need to be discussed aloud. PowerPoint Slides: The PowerPoint slides correlate with the teaching slides in the video. Participants should be encouraged to take notes during the teaching, as it is helpful for future reference. Notes can also be taken in the margins and on the back of each page. Review Questions: These questions are intended to help the participants to review the video content presented in each session. These should be discussed aloud as a group AFTER watching the video. Room for notes are provided so each person can write down their own answers and additional comments presented by those in the group. Discussion Questions: Similarly, these questions should be discussed aloud so as to help participants extend their thinking about the material. In some sessions, you might find that the Review Questions and Discussion Questions overlap; combining these elements may be appropriate. Please remember to use discernment regarding husbands and wives; it may be wise to split into gender-specific groups. Applying What You Learned: This element should be assigned as “personal homework” for a participant to complete on their own time between sessions. Occasionally an Opening Discussion will review the homework, but if not, consider finding opportunities that allow participants to share their answers. Personal Reflection : Participants should be encouraged to further examine their heart outside of the allocated session times; these questions provide a “personal devotion” element. # # # These elements are flexible and should be adjusted based on your group environment. There are many different ways to incorporate them, so be wise, aware of your surroundings, and creative! ONE FINAL NOTE: It’s essential that you give yourself enough time to prepare for your small group sessions. We highly recommend watching all 10 sessions and reviewing the guides on your own before meeting as a group to discuss Session 1. It’s incredibly helpful to know the entire material before leading others. Make an investment and be faithful to this ministry that God is inviting you into! God bless you - Paul David Tripp Elements of the Study 5
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