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 “Rehearsal” movie clip and ask:

• How hard would it have been to be a musical artist and a racial minority “back in the day” and why?
• How hard do you think it was for the band member to respect James Brown and be humble?
• Why could this band member have caused division within this group?
• Why do you think at this rehearsal that James Brown was so demonstrative without anyone arguing?
• Based on his personality and skills, how do you think James Brown would have fared if he lacked supportive humble band members?

Content

Have someone read aloud Psalm 25:1-9 then play the Bible Background Video before asking: