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
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10 October 2021
Jesus Confronting Misconceptions
3 October 2021
Following Jesus Beyond the Peak
26 September 2021
Jesus the Sacrificial King
19 September 2021
Worship in Everyday Life
12 September 2021
The Goodness of God
5 September 2021
Opportunities for Outreach
29 August 2021
The Touch of Jesus
22 August 2021
Jesus Confronting Chaos
15 August 2021
Defying Distraction
8 August 2021
Fourth Soil People
1 August 2021
Who Is He?
25 July 2021
Avoid Developing a Stubborn Heart
18 July 2021
Taking Action for the Kingdom
11 July 2021
Who is Jesus?
4 July 2021
Tackling Elephants
27 June 2021
The Sex Talk for Adults
20 June 2021
The Cynic and the People of God
13 June 2021
Reframing Mission
6 June 2021
When Idols Crumble