Wk 1 // January 7 & 8
Wk 1 // All In The Family
January 7 & 8, 2023
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Emotions can make us go a bit crazy sometimes. We argue, squabble, say & do things we wish we could take back… all because… well… we’re mad and something needs to be done about it! Left to our own impulses and emotions, we create and participate in strife, usually among those we love the most.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ EPHESIANS 4:26-27
Establishing behavioral and relationship goals is a very important part in cultivating the better life that God calls us to. We’re not expected to simply stop getting angry… Jesus got angry! However, what we do with our negative emotions will either steer our lives toward calm seas or rough rocks.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PHILIPPIANS 2:3-8
It’s personal reflection time! David prayed to God in Psalm 139 a prayer worth repeating for each of us:
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would use you to bring more peace and less strife in your closest relationships.
January 7 & 8, 2023
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
- What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
- Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
- Was there anything that challenged you?
INTRODUCTION
- As a child what was the most petty squabble you had with your parents or siblings?
- What is the funniest thing you’ve seen someone do when they lost their temper? Funny stories only!
Emotions can make us go a bit crazy sometimes. We argue, squabble, say & do things we wish we could take back… all because… well… we’re mad and something needs to be done about it! Left to our own impulses and emotions, we create and participate in strife, usually among those we love the most.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ EPHESIANS 4:26-27
- Where is the line between anger and sin?
- How do you prevent the sun from going down while you’re still angry without forcing conversations that make situations worse?
Establishing behavioral and relationship goals is a very important part in cultivating the better life that God calls us to. We’re not expected to simply stop getting angry… Jesus got angry! However, what we do with our negative emotions will either steer our lives toward calm seas or rough rocks.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PHILIPPIANS 2:3-8
- How can you tell when you’re doing something out of pure motives rather than selfish ambition & vain conceit?
- If you had the same mindset as Christ, in what specific way would you act differently toward one person close to you?
It’s personal reflection time! David prayed to God in Psalm 139 a prayer worth repeating for each of us:
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
APPLICATION
- What is one specific thing you can do this week to eliminate strife among those closest to you?
- Who is one person you can begin working toward forgiving and repairing that relationship?
PRAYER
Pray that God would use you to bring more peace and less strife in your closest relationships.