Before the Session

Facilitator: In advance of the session

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

Context

Read this article where children of a convicted murderer and one of his victims asked the parole board to spare his life, not because they are sure of his innocence, but because they did not want to lose their other parent, whom they loved. Ask the group