Before the Session

• Have the Bible Background Video ready to view.
• Review today’s scripture text and the session activities to help better facilitate the discussion.
• Encourage your group to listen to the FaithElement podcast ahead of the next session (Share the link via email or social media).

Context

Play the Jedi Council clip (Stop at 3:41) and ask:

• What do you think of Yoda’s view of fear? (Or “I am wondering what you are thinking about Yoda’s view of fear.”)
• In what ways have you seen this to be true?
• Although he was later proved right, what might have been a better approach for Yoda to take here and why?
• If someone was to ask you what leads to suffering, what would you say?

Content

Read Romans 5:1-11 before watching the Bible Background Video and asking: