RIDE OR DIE WEEK
VERSE MAPPING
There’s no wrong way to do this. The goal is simply to notice what stands out and then talk about it.
ICEBREAKER QUESTION:
What’s one of your favorite memories with a friend, and why does it stand out?
Verse Mapping Activity
Say This:
One of the easiest ways to miss what God is saying is to rush past what He already said. That’s why we’re going to slow down and practice something called Verse Mapping.
We’ve been talking all series about friendship—how we show up for each other, who we surround ourselves with, and what happens when friendships change. Today, we’re going to take one verse about friendship and break it down together.
John 13:14-15 ( NIV)
“ Now that I, your Lord, and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
DO THIS:
Circle words that stand out to you.
Highlight anything that feels powerful, confusing, or relevant to your friendships right now.
Underline parts that you want to remember.
Write questions
Proverbs 12:26 (NIV)
“ The Righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray”
DO THIS:
Circle words that stand out to you.
Highlight anything that feels powerful, confusing, or relevant to your friendships right now.
Underline parts that you want to remember.
Write questions
Discussion After Verse Mapping:
1. What stood out to you in this verse?
2. Was there a word or phrase that made you think differently about friendship?
3.How could this verse shape the way you choose or treat your friends today?
ACTS 15: 39-41
“They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord. He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.”
Discussion After Verse Mapping:
1. What stood out to you in this verse?
2. Was there a word or phrase that made you think differently about friendship?
3.How could this verse shape the way you choose or treat your friends today?
DO THIS: Prayer Letter to God
Say This:
Friendships bring out all kinds of emotions; laughter, joy, and feeling seen, but also confusion, hurt, or disappointment. When that happens, it can be hard to know how to talk to God about it.
Today, we’re going to write a short letter to God. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just honest. Tell Him what you’re thankful for, what’s been hard, what you need, or what you hope for.
DO THIS:
Hand out notecards, or let students use their phones.
Optional prompts:
“God, I’m grateful for…”
“This friendship has been hard because…”
“Please help me with…”
“I want to be the kind of friend who…”
Discussion After Writing:
1`. Was it easy or hard for you to be honest with God?
2. What’s one thing you wrote that you’d be willing to share with the group?
3. How could this conversation with God change how you handle friendships moving forward?
4. After today’s conversation, what’s one step you want to take to be a better friend this week?
Come to Takeover LIVE tonight! We are having Tribe wars and ending with a paint battle!!
What’s one of your favorite memories with a friend, and why does it stand out?
Verse Mapping Activity
Say This:
One of the easiest ways to miss what God is saying is to rush past what He already said. That’s why we’re going to slow down and practice something called Verse Mapping.
We’ve been talking all series about friendship—how we show up for each other, who we surround ourselves with, and what happens when friendships change. Today, we’re going to take one verse about friendship and break it down together.
John 13:14-15 ( NIV)
“ Now that I, your Lord, and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
DO THIS:
Circle words that stand out to you.
Highlight anything that feels powerful, confusing, or relevant to your friendships right now.
Underline parts that you want to remember.
Write questions
Proverbs 12:26 (NIV)
“ The Righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray”
DO THIS:
Circle words that stand out to you.
Highlight anything that feels powerful, confusing, or relevant to your friendships right now.
Underline parts that you want to remember.
Write questions
Discussion After Verse Mapping:
1. What stood out to you in this verse?
2. Was there a word or phrase that made you think differently about friendship?
3.How could this verse shape the way you choose or treat your friends today?
ACTS 15: 39-41
“They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord. He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.”
Discussion After Verse Mapping:
1. What stood out to you in this verse?
2. Was there a word or phrase that made you think differently about friendship?
3.How could this verse shape the way you choose or treat your friends today?
DO THIS: Prayer Letter to God
Say This:
Friendships bring out all kinds of emotions; laughter, joy, and feeling seen, but also confusion, hurt, or disappointment. When that happens, it can be hard to know how to talk to God about it.
Today, we’re going to write a short letter to God. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just honest. Tell Him what you’re thankful for, what’s been hard, what you need, or what you hope for.
DO THIS:
Hand out notecards, or let students use their phones.
Optional prompts:
“God, I’m grateful for…”
“This friendship has been hard because…”
“Please help me with…”
“I want to be the kind of friend who…”
Discussion After Writing:
1`. Was it easy or hard for you to be honest with God?
2. What’s one thing you wrote that you’d be willing to share with the group?
3. How could this conversation with God change how you handle friendships moving forward?
4. After today’s conversation, what’s one step you want to take to be a better friend this week?
Come to Takeover LIVE tonight! We are having Tribe wars and ending with a paint battle!!