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?
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Wholehearted. Pt 3. Wholehearted Action
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Wholehearted. Pt 3. Living Lives to Bring God Glory
19 April 2026
Wholehearted Pt 2: Worship and Generosity
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Wholehearted Pt 2: Open Hands
12 April 2026
Wholehearted Pt 1: Wholehearted for God
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Haggai: God’s Glory in the Disappointment
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Haggai: Build My House: Be Encouraged God is With Us
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Haggai: Build My House: Priorities
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