Sermon Series: Resolving Conflict
May 16, 2021
The Third Concern in a Conflict – Galatians 6:1
By: Ben Lairamore
Series: Resolving Conflicts
Questions for Discussion & Application
- How can you discern the difference between when it is okay to overlook an offense and when it is not?
- Is it difficult for you to talk to the person who has hurt or offended you? Is it easy? Why?
- “To gently restore is NOT throwing stones to condemn but throwing a life preserver to rescue.” What are your thoughts about this statement?
- In Matthew 18:15-17 we learn an important principle for confronting sin: we should keep things as private as possible for as long as possible. Why is this principle so important?
- What promises are we making when we forgive someone? Which of these promises is most difficult for you to live out?
- Why is it important to understand how God has forgiven us in order to truly forgive others?
- Do I need to gently engage someone? Do I need to forgive someone?
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- May 16, 2021The Third Concern in a Conflict – Galatians 6:1May 16, 2021The Third Concern in a Conflict – Galatians 6:1By: Ben LairamoreSeries: Resolving ConflictsQuestions for Discussion & Application
- How can you discern the difference between when it is okay to overlook an offense and when it is not?
- Is it difficult for you to talk to the person who has hurt or offended you? Is it easy? Why?
- “To gently restore is NOT throwing stones to condemn but throwing a life preserver to rescue.” What are your thoughts about this statement?
- In Matthew 18:15-17 we learn an important principle for confronting sin: we should keep things as private as possible for as long as possible. Why is this principle so important?
- What promises are we making when we forgive someone? Which of these promises is most difficult for you to live out?
- Why is it important to understand how God has forgiven us in order to truly forgive others?
- Do I need to gently engage someone? Do I need to forgive someone?
- May 9, 2021The Second Concern in a Conflict – Matthew 7:3-5May 9, 2021The Second Concern in a Conflict – Matthew 7:3-5By: Ben LairamoreSeries: Resolving ConflictsQuestions for Discussion & Application
- What was surprising, confusing, or helpful from this study of God’s Word?
- Is it ever difficult for you to see your own sinful contribution to a conflict? If so, what makes this difficult for you?
- What can you do if you sense that someone has an offense against you but you aren’t sure that you have done something wrong?
- Why are we often tempted to make bad apologies? How have you done this?
- Which of the seven A’s is most difficult for you? Why?
- Think back to a past conflict and your contribution to it. Consider using the seven A’s to help you write out an apology.
- What should you do if you have apologized and the other person is unwilling to forgive you?
- May 2, 2021The First Concern in a Conflict – Titus 2:11-14May 2, 2021The First Concern in a Conflict – Titus 2:11-14By: Ben LairamoreSeries: Resolving ConflictsQuestions for Discussion & Application
- What was surprising, confusing, or helpful from this study of God’s Word?
- Are you more tempted to attack or to escape when faced with conflict? Why are neither of these what God desires?
- When you experience a conflict what can you do to remember that you are called to honor God in the situation?
- What can make it difficult to live for God’s glory, especially as we experience conflict?
- Is there a conflict in your own life where you need to let God’s grace help you have the Lord’s glory be your first and greatest concern? What steps can you take to pursue this?
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- Dec 20, 2017Resolving Conflicts Session 5
- Dec 6, 2017Resolving Conflicts Session 4
- Nov 29, 2017Resolving Conflicts Session 3
- Nov 15, 2017Resolving Conflicts Session 2