DESCRIPTION

Small Group Life Awaken: The Glory in Being Fully Alive guides group members through the phases of coming alive—unearthing truth, accepting that it applies to us, desiring what can be ours, exploring what it will take, embracing it as our own, and thriving when we put what we've discovered into use. The beauty is that this cycle of "awakening" is a continuous one. Our God is a God of creation, growth, and making things new. And full revelation of this fact makes a life with the Lord an exciting one.

Episode 6 leads small groups through six areas of the spiritual journey to live life fully awake, aware of the presence of God, be available for His purposes, and discover who we are truly meant to be. Ephesians 5:14 commands all sleepers to awake, but it's so easy to fall into the rut of focusing solely on what's right in front of us.

Innovative and engaging, Small Group Life offers the casual, comfortable feel of a small group dynamic while providing sound Biblical teaching rooted in Scripture. Designed to be provocative and conversational, a sense of community is cultivated where hearts come alive and relationships grow!

Awaken's Thematic Topics:

• Unearthing: Laying a Groundwork of Truth
• Accepting: Moving from the Head to the Heart
• Desiring: Allowing the Heart to Yearn
• Exploring: Pulling Back the Curtain
• Embracing: Putting on the Cape
• Thriving: Living a Life Intentional

How Small Group Life works:
Each new Episode of Small Group Life is published as a dated study, initially. After the quarter ends, a standard printed version, with the exact same content, becomes available. Or if you prefer, a downloadable PDF version can be obtained online as well.

Each Study Guide Includes:

• 6 topics per Episode (each having 2 scenes), therefore can be used as a 6 or 12 week study
• Embedded Leader Notes, for seamless guidance
• Leader's Guide that provides more helpful hints
• Scripture Notes in the back of each scene
• Free downloadable videos for each lesson online
• Kids (K-6th grade) are included, too! Free downloadable lessons online
• Family activities & devotional ideas
• Sound Biblical teaching; every lesson rooted in Scripture
• Adherence to LifeWay's adult ministry strategy: Connect, Grow, Serve, Go

Benefits:

• Easy: Leaders can prepare in as little as 5 minutes!
• Streamlined: Each lesson can be completed in less than an hour
• Affordable: Study Guides for each member can cost as little as $14 for an entire year
• Flexible Structure: Meet as often as you like; either every week or less frequently
• Convenient: Purchase a subscription, at retail stores, or download customizable lessons online
• Family Friendly: Kids lessons are included, too, and easy enough for a teenager to lead
• Engaging: Each scene poses provocative questions that stimulate conversation and nurture spiritual growth
• Relevant: Study notes developed by Steve Gladen, small groups pastor for Saddleback Church