Life Group Discussion Guides

“Designed to be Relational” by Pastor Tony

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“Designed to be Relational” by Pastor Tony
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May 5, 2019
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7, 18-25; John 17:20-26

1. Have you ever considered the oneness (unity) of the Triune God in your understanding of human relationships? Why is the oneness of the Triune God essential to daily Faith? (Genesis creation)
   
   
2. Why are healthy relationships to be valued over isolation? (Consider Jesus’ model of prayer in isolation as the exception.)
   
   
3. How does unity and oneness (or lack of it) affect those in our Oikos who are not yet Christ-followers? (John 17:23)
   
   
4. Why is it that sometimes, healthy relationships with other believers can be such a challenge? (Is it spiritual warfare?—note again Jesus’ prayer in John 17)
   
   
5. Share your experiences of loneliness and broken relationships, and/or thriving relationships, and how these experiences have affected your walk with God.
   
   
6. What, if anything, in today’s teaching from Pastor Tony was confusing or troublesome to you?

“Divine Anger Management” by Pastor Tony

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“Divine Anger Management”  by Pastor Tony
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April 14, 2019
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Luke 19:45-48;  Matthew 21:12-16;  Mark 11:11-18

Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your anger.”

Proverbs 27:4 “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming…”

Proverbs 29:11 “A fool gives full vent to their [anger] rage…”

Galatians 5:19-21 ...the fruit of the flesh is "hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, dissension, and factions.”

Nahum 1:3 “The Lord is slow to anger and great in power.”

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1. What about Pastor Tony’s teaching on anger caused you to reflect on your personal struggles with anger?
   
   
2. Explain how/why anger is acceptable for a Christ-follower but when it crosses a “biblical line” becomes unacceptable to God. When does that happen for you?
   
   
3. What role does self-control play in expressions of anger? How should we exercise self-control in heated situations?
   
   
4. Would people in your Oikos say you are quick to respond in anger? (James 1:19) Why would our listening skills help us with anger?
   
   
5. Why is it so helpful to resolve anger in a timely fashion? What are the steps to healthy anger resolution?
   
   
6. What triggers your anger? How could Life Groups help us with our triggers?