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Table purpose statement (Share at the start or before the Discovery section):

This group exists for the purpose of discipleship. A disciple is someone who loves and obeys Jesus. (John 14:15) That means our focus is hearing from God and taking steps of faith. Our goal is to multiply another healthy Table. One day, some of you will lead a group like this! 

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Table Talk (⅓ of meeting)

• What is something you once believed to be true that you now know is not true?
• What are you thankful for? What’s stressing you out?
• Where is God at work in your life?
• Spend time praising God by taking turns praying as you are led, “thank you God for _______.”

Discussion Guidelines

1. Everyone shares in sentences, not paragraphs. 
2. Focus only on what this passage is saying. (This keeps everyone on the same page) 
3. Share from your perspective – we won’t argue or give advice. 
4. Give everyone time to respond. Silence is OK. 
5. The facilitator will facilitate discussion, not teach. 

Discover what God is saying to you. (⅓ of meeting) 

Big Idea: Truth isn’t something we invent; it’s Someone we encounter.

Invite someone to pray before reading John 18:28-40

• What is your first thought after reading this passage?
• Jesus’ accusers didn’t go inside because they believed it would defile them, yet they were plotting an execution. What were they missing?
• In his answers to Pilate, what does Jesus reveal about himself?
• How does recognizing Jesus as the truth challenge the idea that everyone has their own truth?
• Where are you most tempted to make truth fit what you want rather than what God wants?
• Share an area where living in truth has brought God’s freedom.

Go do it. (⅓ of meeting)

• Ask God to show you any area of your life where you need to experience freedom.
• What is one step you can take toward that freedom? (Make an “I will” statement)
• End with a time of prayer for one another.