1. Prayer:

a. Open with reading the prayer on page 69.

a. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Can grace be discovered even in suffering?

b. Q2 (page 69) What grace can you glean from these passages?

a. What are some memories you have of how God’s Spirit was wooing you into a relationship with Christ, even before you understood all that was happening?

b. What does the phrase "The Hound of Heaven" mean to you?

c. Q4 (page 71) and Q5 (page 71)

d. When were you last an instrument of God’s grace?

a. Read John Wesley’s story on page 71. How was grace active in the life of Wesley at this point?

b. Q6 (page 72) Can you remember when you first trust in Christ alone for salvation (when your heart was lovingly warmed)?

a. Wesley’s question was "Are you going on to perfection? (i.e. sanctification)

b. To be a saint means being "holy and set apart".

c. What are we "saved" from? What are we "saved" for?

d. How does the cross remind us of grace? If someone were to ask you why the cross is so important to Christians, what would you answer?

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 75-80 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 74.

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