Great mentors understand the fundamental law of mentoring: truth is discovered. You can't force someone to see what you see.
Talking Points:
- The Mentoring Law of Discovery is the fundamental law of mentoring. It is the idea that truth cannot be forced onto someone, but they have to discover it on their own.
- Jesus told stories. Jesus could have crammed the truth down people’s throats, but he didn’t. Instead, he used stories and parables. Mark 4:30
- Jesus asked questions. Matthew 16:15-17
- Let the Spirit do the work. 1 Corinthians 2:13-14
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Browse Mark 4. How many parables did Jesus tell in this chapter alone? Why do you think he used stories so much?
- Share a time when you “discovered” something through a teacher or a mentor. How did they help you discover it?
- How do most people react when they are forced to learn something new without having the chance to process it ahead of time? How does the FLEX method help?
- How important are good questions to the discovery process? Name a teacher or mentor who is a master at asking good questions. How did Jesus use questions to help people discover truth?
- What other tools or methods did Jesus use to help open people’s eyes? Give examples.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
