In John 17, Jesus prayed that His Church would be "one". In this study, we'll talk about one of the practical areas of church life that has to be addressed if a congregation is going to walk in unity - conflict resolution.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Was there an aspect of this study you felt specifically challenged by?

- How do you normally decide whether you respond to an offense or overlook it?

- How can we reconcile the biblical call to judge those within the church (1 Corinthians 5:12-13) with Jesus' command not to judge (Matthew 7:1)?

- How might our approach to conflict resolution change if we consistently asked, 'What is best for the other person?' rather than focusing on our own feelings?

- When we’re offended or sinned against, how can we be led by the Holy Spirit rather than our emotions?

Biblical thoughts on the life and passing of Charlie Kirk.

As Noah and his family step foot off the Ark to see a world destroyed by the wrath of God, they are overcome by gratitude toward God for His unmerited mercy and grace toward them. This leads Noah to offer a lavish, generous sacrice to the Lord and reminds us that we should live our lives from a place of thankfulness for our equally undeserved salvation.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- Does anyone in your group have a testimony about God’s perfect timing being displayed in their life?

- How does understanding that apart from Christ, we are “children under wrath” impact the way you live as a Christian?

- Do you have any unanswered questions about the Flood?

- What has caused your trust in God to grow over the course of your Christian life (e.g., a verse, a sermon, an experience)?

- As you prepare to pray, ask your group if anyone is trusting God in a situation where things don’t look good right now. Pray specifically for faith and hope and thank the Lord in advance for His faithfulness.