Sunday 4 July
Tackling Elephants
Richard Black
An elephant in the room is the thing everyone sees and avoids talking about. Richard walked us through Numbers 32:1-22, a passage packed with relational dynamics - requests, offense, hurt, misunderstanding, reaction, resolution, and restitution, and encouraged us to have wisdom and courage to tackle any elephants in our relationships.
Life Group questions
Tackling Elephants
Tackling Elephants Reflection Questions:
- Can you think of a recent example of a time where you think you over-reacted to a situation?
- Are there any things that you know often trigger strong reactions in you?
- Have you ever thought about what past memories or childhood experiences still trip you up in the present?
- How do you respond when someone over-reacts?
- Do your responses tend more toward aggression or avoidance?
- What are some good strategies for speaking the truth in love?
- What are some good strategies for hearing the truth in humility? (When it is you that needs to be spoken to!)
- Why do you think Jesus encourages us to actively resolve damaged relationships?
- What about doing this do you find hard?
Past talks
386 talks in the archive
14 April 2024
Showing the Way: Pt 4 – Jesus is the Way
7 April 2024
Showing the Way: Pt 3 The Glory of the Cross
31 March 2024
Single Minded Seeking
24 March 2024
Ignite: Growing Your Passion For the Gospel
24 March 2024
Growing in Jesus and Going with Jesus
17 March 2024
Showing the Way: Pt 2 – A Betrayal
10 March 2024
Showing the Way: Pt 1 – Service Mindset
3 March 2024
Stories From An Encounter With God
25 February 2024
Shine: The Glory of God in the Church
18 February 2024
Seek His Presence
4 February 2024
An Invitation to Prayer
28 January 2024
Memoirs of a Little Man
21 January 2024
Parable of the Treasure
14 January 2024
Parable of the Weeds
7 January 2024
The Parable of the Two Sons
24 December 2023
A Taste of Joy
17 December 2023
Advent 3: A Thrill of Hope
10 December 2023
Advent 2: The Whole Story
3 December 2023
Advent 1: God Crosses the Wilderness
26 November 2023
Life Postures to Be A Passionate Follower of Jesus