H – Hear from God
- What does the passage say? Read it twice out loud or write it out.
- What does the passage mean? Have each person retell or paraphrase the story in his/her own words (be careful not to skip ahead).
O – Observe what He said
- What stands out to you?
- What does the passage teach us about God’s character or personality?
- What does the passage teach us about human nature/ourselves?
P – Put it into practice
- How can you apply these lessons to your life?
- What are you going to do about it? Have each person create an I-will statement that expresses his/her commitment to change this week.
E – Encourage someone
- Who can you share this with so that they can be encouraged?
Note: Adapted from HOPE acronym used by Novo (h/t Phil Alessi).