Worship: Listen to a Worship song (If you need suggestions you can use one from the YouTube Playlist for this week) or express something that you are thankful to God for.

Welcome:

1. Check In – Did anything happen in your life in response to last weeks challenge?
2. Pastor John shared a story of when he threw a rock through a window.  Do you have a story like that from when you were a kid?
3. What is it that makes confession so hard and painful for us?
4. Why is confession a confusing topic for many?
5. Why has sin become a difficult discussion point with people?  What are some ways that we minimize and justify sin?
6. How do we make confession a part of our lives?

Word

1. Read: Psalm 51
2. What do we learn about confession from David’s prayer?
3. What stands out to you the most in this scripture?
4. Read: James 5:16
5. How can confession be an important part of small groups?
6. Why is confidentiality so important?
7. How does it help us grow on our spiritual journey?
8. What do you need to put into practice from this lesson?

Prayer:

1. Spend time offering prayers of confession (Personally or as a group) Please be aware that anything said is confidential,
2. Pray for any other concerns that your group has.

Witness

How can we bring the message of Jesus to people during this time?