Week 6 (Feb. 16-22) – FAMILIES

Opening Question / Icebreaker:

• What was one memorable lesson you were taught by your parents when you were a child? 

Pray Together – ask God to bless your group, your time in His word, and your relationships. 

Read Deuteronomy 6:1-25. https://www.esv.org/Deuteronomy+6/

Observation & Interpretation Questions:

• For whom and for what reasons are the commandments and decrees intended?  Why do you think Moses keeps emphasizing these points?

• Why is there such a strong emphasis on teaching these laws and decrees to children? (Think of multiple answers to this question)

• How would you characterize this method of teaching? Why would this method be best suited to the task?

• Why is Moses apprehensive (vv. 10-16)? How would the instructions of verses 1-9 help alleviate Moses’ fears? 

• What is the essence of the story recounted in verses 20-25? What meaning does this story give to the commandments and decrees?

Application Questions:

• What do you do in your life to reflect on God’s commandments and decrees (His Word)? 

• How important is it to you that the children in your life grow up to love God, obey God and appreciate His role in their life?

• How can you and how do you help teach others in your life about God’s commandments, decrees, and love? 

Close in Prayer:

• Pray together – lift any praises or concerns of the group members up to God in prayer.