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

Share the “Exact Instructions Challenge” and ask:

• How do you feel about this video and why?
• It is noted in the comments that the process depicted here is exactly what it’s like to program a computer. What do you think leads to that conclusion?
• In what ways does your life work like this process of making a sandwich?
• Who tends to give you instructions on living, and how do such instructions work out?
• What would be the benefit of or problem with having our lives well-programmed?
• How do you think this video relates to our understanding of faith?

Content

Have someone read Psalm 119:33-40 then play the Bible Background Video and ask: