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1. When someone offers a far-out answer, don’t respond at all; just ask the next question.

2. Always end a question with “The answer is . . .,” and then give your opinion. (Don’t pause too long.)

3. Make sure to let only one person answer each question.

4. Whatever you do, never affirm a group member’s answer. That will only lead to more input from other members.

5. Ask only questions that require yes or no answers from the group; this helps the study go much faster.

 

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Adapted from the Small Group Leaders’ Handbook (IVP®)


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