This cadence allows deeper reflection while keeping the group moving forward together.
1. Settle & Check In (4 minutes)
Quick round: one sentence per man.
Prompt:
“One word to describe your week.”
Purpose:
Build presence without drifting.
2. Open Prayer (2 minutes)
Leader prays for humility and clarity.
Purpose:
Frame the time as listening, not fixing.
3. Scripture Reading & Observation (5 minutes)
Read aloud twice.
Questions:
“What does this verse tell us about wisdom?”
“What does it require from us?”
2–3 responses only.
Purpose:
Anchor discussion in Scripture.
4. Devotional Reflection (7 minutes)
Leader briefly retells the wallpaper story.
Discussion Prompts:
- “Why does alignment matter so much?”
- “Where do men tend to start crooked?”
Allow multiple voices, limit storytelling.
Purpose:
Connect metaphor to real life.
5. Theme Discussion (8 minutes)
Choose one direction and stay there.
Options:
- Learning from proximity
- Independence vs guidance
- Who you’re learning from now
Leader ensures everyone has space to speak.
Purpose:
Create shared clarity, not debate.
6. Live It Out (3 minutes)
Each man writes one action step.
Leader asks:
“What’s one step you’ll take this week to remain teachable?”
Optional sharing.
Purpose:
Make obedience specific.
7. Closing Prayer (1 minute)
Leader or volunteer prays.
Purpose:
Commit the week to God.
Total Time: 30 Minutes
A steady, focused rhythm built for transformation, not talk.