Just Do It Groups
Got an hour a week to invest in a viral plan to save the world from itself? If so, consider starting your own “Just Do It Group” with 2 or 3 friends. You don't have to register for anything, buy anything, report to anyone, or donate anywhere. You just do it.
You are not joining SYNCx.org (our official name) or any other organization. You are launching your group as one way of participating in the global movement God masterminded to connect, heal, and bless the world. Jesus is the spearhead of that movement, and his strategy is to put part of himself into people like you. Those people keep listening to him for their next assignment in his movement. They also cheer on other people who are doing the same thing.
Listen and cheer--that's what the world needs a lot more of. That's what you do in a Just Do It Group, on-line or face to face.
FAQs
What happens in a Just Do It Group?
What Bible passages do we use?
How do Just Do It Groups go viral?
Can I turn an existing group into a Just Do It Group?
Next occurrence for Vision Season: Nov. 21 - Dec. 31, 2021
Bible texts for Just Do It groups:
Nov. 21-27. Revelation 11.15-19. The last trumpet (the end of the world)
Nov. 28-Dec. 4. Luke 2.8-20. Glory at the birth of Jesus
Dec. 5-11. Isaiah 60.1-9. God's people shine with his glory
Dec. 12-18. Colossians 1.21-29. Jesus Christ brings glory into us
Dec. 19-25. Daniel 7.9-14. The vision of the Ruler of the world
Dec. 26-31. Revelation 22.12-17. Going viral in expectation of Christ's return (see special instructions)
Optional additional text on the Vision theme
Revelation 21.1-8. The vision of the New Jerusalem
Next occurrence for Life Season: Jan. 1 - Mar. 1, 2022
Jan. 1-7. Genesis 1.1-13. Creation, part one
Jan. 8-14. Genesis 1.24-2.3. Creation, part two
Jan. 15-21. Psalm 96.1-13. What life is supposed to be like
Jan. 22-28. Genesis 3.1-9. Death gets its foot in the door
Jan. 29-Feb. 5. Deuteronomy 30.11-20. The choice of life or death
Feb. 6-12. John 10.1-10. The shepherd of life
Feb. 13-19. Revelation 22.1-7. The river of life and the tree of life
Feb. 20-22. (Only for Sun-Tue groups)
Feb. 23-Mar. 1 Viral week (see special instructions)
Next occurrence for Roots Season: Mar. 2 - April 9, 2022
Week 1. Genesis 12.1-8. Abraham, the root of the whole family tree
Week 2. Exodus 6.1-12. Why Abraham's descendants owed God their loyalty
Week 3. Ephesians 2.11-22. How Jesus enlarged the family tree
Week 4. Romans 11.17-24 Being grafted into the tree (adopted into the family)
Week 5. Galatians 5.16-26. The fruit growing on the family tree
Week 6. John 15.1-8. The power to bear fruit as a person attached to the Messiah
Week 7. Colossians 3.11-17. The DNA of the new family of the Messiah
Week 8. Mention one reading that stands out to you as you look back at them all. Check for any of your "Just Do Its" that aren't done yet or that should be done again. Decide what list of readings to do next and whether it is time to start a new group.
Next occurrence for Freedom Season: Apr. 10 - May 25, 2022
Week 1. Luke 4.14-21. The "Freedom Declaration" of Jesus
Week 2. Luke 13.10-17. Jesus sets a woman free from being crippled
Week 3. Matthew 21.6-14. Jesus is hailed as the Liberator
Week 4. John 10.11-21. Jesus lays down his own freedom so others can be free
Week 5. Acts 2.22-32. Jesus is freed from death
Week 6. Hebrews 2.14-18. Jesus frees others from the fear of death
Week 7. John 8.31-38. Obedience to the truth is liberating
Week 8. Mention one reading that stands out to you as you look back at them all. Check for any of your "Just Do Its" that aren't done yet or that should be done again. Decide what list of readings to do next and whether it is time to start a new group.
Next occurrence for Power Season: May 26 - Aug. 6, 2022
Week 1. Acts 2.1-8. The Holy Spirit arrives on Pentecost Day
Week 2. Matthew 28.16-20. Jesus lays claim to absolute power
Week 3. Acts 3.1-16. The power of Jesus's name heals a lame man
Week 4. Acts 16.22-34. A strategically timed earthquake
Week 5. Ephesians 1.15-23. Christ's power at work in us as his people
Week 6. 2 Timothy 1.5-10. The Spirit of power
Week 7. 2 Peter 1.1-8. All the power we need to live differently
Week 8. Mention one reading that stands out to you as you look back at them all. Check for any of your "Just Do Its" that aren't done yet or that should be done again. Decide what list of readings to do next and whether it is time to start a new group.
Next occurrence for Mercy Season: Aug. 7 - Oct. 5, 2022
Week 1. Hebrews 9.1-15. The last "Day of Atonement" (Yom Kippur)
Week 2. Romans 5.1-11. How mercy changes us
Week 3. Isaiah 53.3-12. Jesus suffered what we deserved
Week 4. Matthew 6.7-15. The "Mercy Prayer"
Week 5. Luke 24. 36-49. Spreading the message of mercy
Week 6. Psalm 103.1-12. The Lord's amazing mercy
Week 7. Isaiah 54.6-15. God's merciful restoration of his people
Week 8. Mention one reading that stands out to you as you look back at them all. Check for any of your "Just Do Its" that aren't done yet or that should be done again. Decide what list of readings to do next and whether it is time to start a new group.
Next occurrence of Honor Season -- Oct. 6 - Nov. 20, 2022
Bible texts for Just Do It groups:
Sep. 18-24. Mark 15.15-21. Jesus is beaten and mocked
Sep. 25-Oct. 1. Hebrews 12.1-13. We look to Jesus as our example of honor
Oct. 2-8. Luke 14.25-33. Jesus demands total exclusive loyalty
Oct. 9-15. John 15.18-25. The world hates those who honor Jesus
Oct. 16-22. Philippians 1.20-30. Facing opposition fearlessly
Oct. 23-29. Matthew 5.1-12. Jesus blesses those who suffer for him
Oct. 30-Nov. 5. James 1.2-12. The beneficial effects of suffering
Nov. 6-12. Luke 9.20-26. Saving our lives by losing them
Nov. 13 (Saturday groups only) 1 Peter 4.12-19 Suffering according to God's will
Nov. 14-20. Viral week (see special instructions)
Can I use this Just Do It method in an existing "Bible study group," fellowship group, or other Christian small group?
Not recommended for groups larger than four, and even with three or four it is risky. Adding the Just Do It instruction sheet to an existing Bible study group has about the same chance of success as teaching a crocodile to dance. The croc just is not used to it, is not built for it, and may bite your head off when the music starts. The apparent challenge is to teach the croc to dance, but the real challenge is to change the nature of the croc. A dancing lesson won't do that.