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 (From the Current Session Page)

Watch Jon Stewart’s speech (Warning: Jon does say a curse word twice in the middle of his speech. If you prefer an option to this video, please use the “Context” approach shown in this session’s Media page) and remind the group that we often have anger and frustration over how the least of these are treated. Sometimes out of our anger we act in ways that do not lead to wholeness and reconciliation. Ask:

• In what ways did Jon Stewart use his anger to help the first responders’ cause?
• What do you think is the best way to channel righteous anger when seeking to help others who may not be in a position to help themselves?
• Why do you think Stewart was placed in the position where he found himself making such a speech?
• How can we as individuals and as the church work to promote justice and wholeness in our communities and in the world?

Content (From the Mind Session Page)

Read Luke 9:51-62 and watch the Bible Background Video before asking: