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 “Counting Lions” clip and ask:

• How surprising is it that lions can count in such a specific way and why?
• Given their reputation for ferocity, why do you think lions always try to outnumber the apparent enemy?
• Other than “calculating the odds” in what ways does this video show lions as having some things in common with people?
• In a metaphorical sense, how do we “outnumber our enemies” in our daily lives?
• How do we handle enemies that we cannot seem to get away from?

Content

Have someone read aloud 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 then play the Bible Background Video and ask: