Small group or Sunday School class primer

One of the things that I think would be a BIG help for the people of OBC is to be involved in some smaller group of believers organized and prepared to share God's Word and to share life together. I came across some helpful suggestions if you are in such a group.

• Praying earnestly for God’s blessing on others, the leader and myself.
  
  
• Depending upon the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Scriptures.
  
  
• Looking to God to speak to me personally.
  
  
• Approaching the Bible in true humility, not to criticize but to be criticized by God’s Word.
  
  
• Avoiding preaching sermonettes to the group.
  
  
• Endeavoring to participate whenever I can in sharing thoughts or by asking questions.
  
  
• Not monopolizing the study in talking too much.
  
  
• Giving loyal support to the leader and encouragement to others.
  
  
• Being ready, with grace and humility, to agree to differ from others.
  
  
• Never discussing adversely the leader or other members of the group in their absence.