The Heart of Conflict” Questions
What is the core issue?
Force yourself to look beyond the circumstances to what the reason is—what is it you want that you’re not getting?
Does this issue really matter to ME?
WHY?
Is this a legitimate issue, or a mere preference?
”Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.” (Proverbs 19:11)
Does this issue matter to GOD? (is a Biblical principle involved)?
If yes, what is that principle and what does the word teach about it?
(See Matthew 18:15-17)…Go to him and show him his fault…
If no, why does it bother me so much? (See James 4:1-4)
Ask God to search your heart—is this simply a ‘desire’ that you’re promoting to ‘need’ or ‘demand’?
(Ps. 139: “Search me o God and know my heart…”)
Have I communicated this desire inappropriately?
If so, what should I do (See James 4:7-10; Matthew 5:22-24) (If your brother has something against you…)
DON’T wait for them to come to you…it’s not “their problem”!
Is there a legitimate way to communicate this desire? (See Ephesians 4)
“In your anger, do not sin…”
If I’ve communicated appropriately, but my desires go unmet, what should I do? What are my options?
Argue B) Leave C) Overlook D)Forgive E) PRAY!
Remember: “Do all that you can to live at peace with everyone…Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil by doing good.” (Romans 12: 18, 21)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Conversations
Conversation Questions:
What are some sayings you misunderstood when talking with someone?
Have you ever had a hard time saying want you wanted to say to someone?
What is the primary way you communicate (email, phone, in person, text)?
Scripture Questions:
Read Exodus 4:9-11
How does this verse reveal the way Moses thinks of himself?
Why do you think Moses thinks he can't communicate well?
What is God's response and how does it give Moses a better perspective about who he is?
When having a conversation, why is it important to know who you are and how that has an effect on how you and that person will connect?
Read Proverbs 12:18
Why is it important to think about what you are trying to say and the words you are using to say it?
What would help you to make better choices in how you say things?
Read Psalm 40:1-3
When is something you need to say urgent and when is something you should say need to wait?
In verse 3 what is it that happens when you wait on the Lord? What does God give you?
Read John 1:14
What is the way God chose to send His Word?
Why is Jesus called "The Word"?
Beside Jesus' message what else did he do to spread God's "Word"?
Read 1 John 3:18
How can we communicate God's word besides using actual words?
Read Romans 8:26, 27
What does this passage say the Holy Spirit will do to help use communicate?
What can you do to better connect with people?
What can you do to better connect with God?
What are some sayings you misunderstood when talking with someone?
Have you ever had a hard time saying want you wanted to say to someone?
What is the primary way you communicate (email, phone, in person, text)?
Scripture Questions:
Read Exodus 4:9-11
How does this verse reveal the way Moses thinks of himself?
Why do you think Moses thinks he can't communicate well?
What is God's response and how does it give Moses a better perspective about who he is?
When having a conversation, why is it important to know who you are and how that has an effect on how you and that person will connect?
Read Proverbs 12:18
Why is it important to think about what you are trying to say and the words you are using to say it?
What would help you to make better choices in how you say things?
Read Psalm 40:1-3
When is something you need to say urgent and when is something you should say need to wait?
In verse 3 what is it that happens when you wait on the Lord? What does God give you?
Read John 1:14
What is the way God chose to send His Word?
Why is Jesus called "The Word"?
Beside Jesus' message what else did he do to spread God's "Word"?
Read 1 John 3:18
How can we communicate God's word besides using actual words?
Read Romans 8:26, 27
What does this passage say the Holy Spirit will do to help use communicate?
What can you do to better connect with people?
What can you do to better connect with God?
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Jude Series, #3 v.22-25
Conversation Quesitions:
Have you ever been stuck or in a fix? (car stalled, stuck on a cliff, locked out, other) What was it like? How did you get out of that situation?
Did anyone come along and encourage you, warn you, help you?
Scripture Questions:
Read Jude 22, 23:
What does it mean to show mercy to those who doubt?
Is there anyone you know who doubts their faith or the validity of Jesus that you can show mercy to?
What does it mean to snatch others from the fire?
Do you know anyone or have met anyone who is good at snatching people up into God's grace?
Is there anyone you know who needs help to start following Jesus?
What does it mean to Show mercy mixed with fear?
Have you ever needed to be shown a danger that you were unaware of? What reaction did you have when you found out about that danger?
Why is mercy so important when you point out that someone is in danger?
To someone who does not know about the danger of sin, how can you show mercy mixed with fear?
Who did you know that you could help by showing mercy mixed with fear?
Read Jude v.24-25
Remember a time when God helped you and kept you from falling:
How did he keep you from falling?
Pray and close prayer by reciting v.24,25 together.
Have you ever been stuck or in a fix? (car stalled, stuck on a cliff, locked out, other) What was it like? How did you get out of that situation?
Did anyone come along and encourage you, warn you, help you?
Scripture Questions:
Read Jude 22, 23:
What does it mean to show mercy to those who doubt?
Is there anyone you know who doubts their faith or the validity of Jesus that you can show mercy to?
What does it mean to snatch others from the fire?
Do you know anyone or have met anyone who is good at snatching people up into God's grace?
Is there anyone you know who needs help to start following Jesus?
What does it mean to Show mercy mixed with fear?
Have you ever needed to be shown a danger that you were unaware of? What reaction did you have when you found out about that danger?
Why is mercy so important when you point out that someone is in danger?
To someone who does not know about the danger of sin, how can you show mercy mixed with fear?
Who did you know that you could help by showing mercy mixed with fear?
Read Jude v.24-25
Remember a time when God helped you and kept you from falling:
How did he keep you from falling?
Pray and close prayer by reciting v.24,25 together.
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