1. Prayer:

Read the opening prayer together as you begin (page 21).

a. Review reading assignments for this week:

(1) What did you discover?

c. Interview assignment:

(1) How did the folks you talked to define sin?

(2) When in your life did you first become aware of sin and the need for forgiveness?

a. Q1: What did you read or watch in the news this week that reminded you of sin’s reality?

b. Do you recognize sin when it happens in your life - - or do you only recongize it in other’s lives?

c. What is the consequence of sin?

d. Is God a "gotcha" God when we sin?

a. Q2: Reflect on 2 Tim 3:2-5

b. Q3: Can you define sin?

a. Q4: How does society try to address the sin problem?

b. Q4: How does the church try to address the sin problem?

c. Read and reflect on Jeremiah 2:11-13 (page 24)

a. What is the nature of water? What does it do for us?

b. Read Revelations 22:1-2,17 (page 25)

c. What did Jesus tell the woman at the well about living water?

a. Review what we have covered this week.

b. Assignments for Next Week

(1). Reading Assignment:

(a) As you read the chapter for next week (pages 27-32), underline or highlight special thoughts and answer the questions in the Q boxes.

(b) Complete the daily Bible readings and place your reflections, questions and insights in your "My Witness Journal"

c. Action Assignment:

(1) Complete the Action Assignment on page 26

9. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"