Note to group leaders: The questions and exercises for group discussion are provided as suggestions for shaping your time together. Use or adapt them freely as you seek to be attentive to the unique needs, desires, and timeframe of your group. You may wish to read all of the group exercises ahead of time in order to plan accordingly. A review of my note to groups in Sensible Shoes Study Guide (p. 10) might be helpful as you begin the journey together.
1. Which details from the characters’ journeys caught your attention this week? Why?
2. Give each group member the opportunity to share for a couple of minutes about your change/loss inventories and practice of lament this week. After each person shares, spend time in silent prayer for them.
3. Share some insights from your time of prayer with John 11. What does it mean for you to know Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life right now?