Riccarton Community Church

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?