BIG IDEA
Not-so-typical families have tough conversations.
KEY VERSES
Matthew 5:9
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Romans 12:18
18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Galatians 5:22-26
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Gal. 5:22-26
J HIGH GROUP QUESTIONS
On a scale from 1-10, How comfortable are you with conflict/arguments?
Dave talked us through the “Pain Cycle” of Hurt feelings → Negative Coping → Negative Reaction by the other. How have you seen this be true in your own life?
Read Galatians 5:22-26. What does this verse show us about how we are to live?
Dave shared the “Peace Cycle” Replace hurt feelings with TRUTH → Replace reaction with HEALTHY ACTION → Positive RESPONSE from other. How can you begin to live this out in your own life this week?
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP QUESTIONS
What stood out to you from the message?
What makes conflict so difficult to navigate?
Dave talked us through the “Pain Cycle” of Hurt feelings → Negative Coping → Negative Reaction by the other. How have you seen this in your own life?
Read Romans 12:18. How can this verse challenge us on how we are to approach conflict with those around us?
What part of the “Peace Cycle” (Replace hurt feelings with TRUTH → Replace reaction with HEALTHY ACTION → Positive RESPONSE from other.) do you need to start working on incorporating into your own life?