February 10, 2023
February Focus of the Month:
Important Info:
Focus of the Month: February - This month, we are doing a follow-up to Pastor Josiah’s Leadership Development talk from the Deacon Retreat. You can find it here if you haven’t watched his session yet. In this month’s video (above), we walk through three simple steps to implement the information Pastor Josiah outlined at the retreat.
Application Questions:
Evergreen Joy
God’s Guide to Dealing with Conflict
Philippians 4:1-3
Review Timothy’s example in Philippians 2:19-24. What stands out to you about his perspective on other people? Why is it so easy to view other people as tools to use people for your own benefit, and what will help you have a genuine concern for the welfare of others like Timothy?
Read Matthew 7:1-5. What does it practically look like to “take the log out of your own eye”? What are the dangers if you fail to do this well?
Review the six aspects of Christ-like thinking that were discussed in point 2 of the sermon. Which one stood out to you the most and why? How can you grow in living out that aspect of Christ’s example?
Read Ephesians 4:1-3. Consider carefully each of the attributes discussed in verse 2. Why are each of these things essential to maintaining unity? How should the expectation that patience and “bearing with” others will be needed help you prepare for conflict?
Read Ephesians 4:31-32. Describe how Christ forgave you. How should that impact that way you thinking about forgiving others?
