Classic Program: Starter Facilitator Handbook for Healing Groups

Lesson 2 Section Sub points

LG: Feedback (5 min)

LG: What makes some wounds of the heart more serious? (Section 2C) (3 min)

SG: Assign the verses in this section (Matt 26:37–38; Matt 26:75; 1 Sam 1:10, 13–16; John 11:33–35; Jonah 4:1–3; Ps 55:4–6) to different groups. Have them discuss what the verse shows us about handling our emotions. (10 min) LG: Have each group read or summarize their passage and their discussion (10 min) LG: Listening skit: Use the skit below to model both bad and good listening. Be sure the good listening skit is not giving advice! Have the group discuss what they observed. Bring out the goal of listening and what a good listener is like (Section 4A & 4B). (15 min) LG: How can we listen? Explain the listening questions in Section 4C: • Q1: “What happened?” establishes facts and timeline. • Q2: “How did you feel?” Healing takes place at the level of emotions. Naming the emotions puts boundaries on vague feelings. • Q3: “What was the hardest part for you?” Each person is different. We need to know the answer to this from them. Bring out other points in this section. (5 min) LG: Serious cases. Cover this material. Have people discuss what services are available in their area to get the additional support people need. You may want to research options in advance. (5 min)

3. Bible on emotions (20 min)

4. Helping someone heal (55 min)

In 2s: Listening exercise (end of Section 4) (20 min)

LG: Debrief listening exercise. (10 min)

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