Receive (20 mins):
Open your time in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you.
Listen to this devotion on Psalm 16 (The reading is included. Follow along in your Bible.)
Spend some time in personal reflection and prayer. (5 mins)
Share with the group what God has been speaking to you. Is there a challenge for you? Have you been impressed with a particular characteristic of God? (10 mins).
Pray together, responding to what God has been showing you in this Psalm. (5 mins)
Read (20 mins):
Read Genesis 18:16-21
Our tendency is often to minimise the incidence and impact of sin, particularly in ourselves. In what ways do you see this tendency play out in your personal life?
Why do you think we choose sin over God’s ways?
Our natural bent will generally be towards sin. What is the benefit of directing towards and teaching about (v19) the ways of God?
How can we take part in receiving and giving this teaching?
Respond (20 mins):
Spend a few minutes in personal reflection. What is the Holy Spirit impressing on your heart? (3 mins)
Take time to share how the Holy Spirit is challenging you. How can you be accountable to each other? Consider keeping a record for the purposes of prayer and accountability. (12 mins)
Pray for each other. (5 mins)