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 Alexander movie clip and ask:

• What do you think of this young man’s #blessed statement?
• When the younger brother gives him “the look,” what do you think is on his mind?
• If you were writing the next line spoken in that movie what would it be and why?
• If you were given the responsibility to define the word “blessed” for 21st century for a dictionary, what would you write?

Content

Have someone read aloud Psalm 103:1-14 then play Bible Background Video and ask: