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.
• Encourage your group to listen to the FaithElement podcast ahead of the next session (Share the link via email or social media).

Context

Remind the group that When this was first written, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In Kentucky and other states there were several tweets on the decision. Some state senators feel that now that abortion is stopped in Kentucky we should substantially step up help for providing prenatal and postpartum care, adoption should be exceedingly easy and cheap, and a child allowance would be helpful. Earlier this year during the legislative session, politicians cut unemployment benefits and public assistance like food stamps and SNAP and COVID funds. Ask: