Stepping In: Getting things started!

 

1- Kick it off by introducing yourself and finish the sentences below:

I love talking about…

When I get off work or out of school I love to…

If I could go anywhere on vacation and money was no object…

(If you’re married) The best thing about our marriage so far has been…

 

2- Go over your “house rules”.

 

3- What have you seen in some married couples that inspires you?

 

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

 

1- How did your parents handle conflict while you were growing up? How has that shaped the way you deal with it?

 

2- Read James 1:19-20. Now answer the following questions:

 

What are some things I could do to be a better listener?

 

How could I work on communicating in a more loving way?

 

What tends to make me angry quickly and what can I do about it?

 

3- Read Ephesians 4:29-32. Now discuss the following:

 

Share a way you’ve let the negative things listed do their damage in your marriage or a key friendship.

 

How have you seen forgiveness be a serious healer in your relationships?

 

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

 

1- What is one thing you learned from the message or our study that you’re going to be working on this week?

 

2- Who do you know that might get some encouragement from this series? Invite them to Community for the weekend AND to your LifeGroup!