1. Distribute Materials Review Front Matter Sign Confidentiality Agreement Character Study – Cripple by the Pool REBT Worksheet Establish Teams Agenda

2. Page 2  Course Overview  Table of Contents  Introduction  Sign Confidentiality Agreement

3. Page 7  John 5:1-15 – Crippled Man by the Pool  What was the man’s problem?  With God  With others  With himself  How long had the man been in this condition?  Who does the man have to help him – why?

4.  “Do you want to get well?”  Why did Jesus ask him this question?  Why did Jesus find him, out of all the sick people?  Why did Jesus only heal him?  Why did the man make excuses?  What excuses do I make?

5.  “See to it that you stop sinning.”  What was the man’s sin?  Liked his circumstances  Comfortable with situation – misery, hopelessness, situation  Destroyed all of his relationships  Attitude – poor me  Unwillingness to change, “move on”, grow, adapt  Stagnant lifestyle  Not focused on God  Not loving God & loving others – inward focus

6.  Do YOU want to get well?  Pick your one thing you want to focus on – to change or overcome  Finish the questions for this lesson – they will help you to focus on your one thing.  Homework – page 8

7. Page 91  Vocabulary of Emotions Resources  Brief overview  Step-by-step directions  Other Resources  REBT Worksheet  End Matter

8. Teams  Exchange contact information  Develop a plan to meet once a week, before church, etc.  Discuss accountability, needs, goals, etc.