In order to envy someone else, you first need to be dissatisfied with what God has given you. Proverbs 14:30 30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. This image is arresting, isn’t it? Envy, like a wasting disease, eating away health and strength from the inside. Being envious[…]
Thankfully, God is patient with us, a lot of the times in ways we don’t even realise. 1 Timothy 1:15-16 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst[…]
We’re to build each other up, toward Jesus Ephesians 4:29-32 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of[…]
When we have Jesus in our hearts, what’s the best way to show it? 1 Peter 3:15-18 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear[…]
What gets you angry? Genesis 4:1-16 Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of[…]
Family Growth Term 3 2017 Week 4 – LIFE; Beyond Anger Big idea Anger is when we try to force our own way no matter what. But Jesus shows us how to be patient with others instead. You will need A sheet of paper for each family or growth group member Colour pencils or[…]
It is tempting to think that anger is powerful emotion – but Jesus’ love conquers anger every time. Luke 22:47-53 47 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying[…]
Destruction at the hand of angry people fills our world, but Jesus dies to bring a better way. Proverbs 30:33 33 For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.” When and why do you get angry? For me there are 2 clear instances. The first[…]
Sometimes church can feel far from a loving family when things like pride and selfishness are left to grow. How does the Gospel shape the way we do family as a church? Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble[…]
God’s mercy to us in Jesus puts a new filter on how we see ourselves and others. Romans 12:1-3 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but[…]