Here's a tested group study plan for your small group, taking half of each chapter for a week's study. It requires very little preparation time: group participants simply need to read the two or three short chapters (usually around two to four pages), while the group leader just needs to review the questions in advance.
Each of the studies takes a closer look at the writings, always with a practical approach. How does this apply to us today, in our church now? Be prepared for honest, life-changing discussions. You may find yourself rediscovering some unexpected graces!
Week 1 — Introduction
Intro, the 14 authors we’ll study, passing out the plan
Week 2 – Baptism, part 1
Read intro / chapters 1, 2 / study questions 1-4
Week 3 – Baptism, part 2
Read chapters 3, 4, 5 / study questions 5-10
Week 4 – Confirmation, part 1
Read intro / chapters 6, 7, 8 / study questions 1-6
Week 5 – Confirmation, part 2
Read chapters 9, 10 / study questions 7-10
Week 6 – Communion, part 1
Read intro / chapters 11, 12, 13 / study questions 1-5
Week 7 – Communion, part 2
Read chapters 13, 14, 15 / study questions 6-10
Week 8 – Reconciliation, part 1
Read intro / chapters 16, 17 / study questions 1-7
Week 9 – Reconciliation, part 2
Read chapter 18 / study questions 8-10
Week 10 – Prayer for sick and hurting, part 1
Read intro / chapters 19, 20, 21 / study questions 1-4
Week 11 – Prayer for sick and hurting, part 2
Read chapters 22, 23, 24, 25 / study questions 5-10
Week 12 – Marriage, part 1
Read intro / chapters 26, 27, 28 / study questions 1-7
Week 13 – Marriage, part 2
Read chapters 29, 30 / study questions 8-10
Week 14 – Vocation and Christian service, part 1
Read intro / chapters 31, 32, 33 / study questions 1-6
Week 15 – Vocation and Christian service, part 2
Read chapters 34, 35, 36 / study questions 7-10