Community of Grace: Conflict in Community

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 22, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Explore:

A great evil was done in Colorado last Friday.  What is your response to such an evil act?

How do you feel about the suspect?

What is a community’s responsibility to people like him?

What is a community’s responsibility to his victims?

How can we prevent such evil acts?

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 3:8-16 and Matthew 18:15-20

Excavate:

How does being like minded and agreement differ?

How does sympathy and compassion differ?

Why should we not fear evil?

Extract:

What does it look like in a real life application to repay evil with a blessing?

When have you been asked to explain why you respond the way you do to evil?

How does your speech differ from non-believers in difficult situations?

How does the Matthew 18 form of conflict resolution differ from most worldly methods?

Prayer:

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