GOAL of Episode

• To present the Power, the Purpose, and the Practice of ‘sharing our story’
• Present small group exercises in each section so communities can experience points together

FRAMEWORK

• The Power of Story
  • Rev. 12:11 – our testimony includes more than our salvation/deliverance stories
• The Purpose of the Story
  • When you share your story you are actually inviting people to meet Jesus
• The Practice of Story
  • Equip viewers with steps on how to share their story
    • Recall – recount how Jesus met you in different seasons (not just salvation)
    • Record – write them down and keep it open-ended
    • Rehearse – practice your stories out loud and in different lengths of time
    • Request – Pray and ask God for an opportunity to share daily
    • Respond – …to every opportunity & SHARE!

VERSES

• Revelation 12:11
• John 4: 28-30
• Exodus 20:24
• Psalm 66:16

DISCUSSION

• How have you experienced the power of the story?
• Why does “sharing your story” sound less intimidating than witnessing?
• Are you available for God to use you?

CHALLENGE

• Encourage your members to go through the 5 R’s under “The practice of Story”
• Ask God for an opportunity to share your story