Grow Group Questions – February 9, 2024
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Icebreaker: Who is or has been the best listener in your life? What did they do to show that to you?
Sermon Discussion – James 1:19-27
- James wisely advises us to listen more than we talk.
- When people talk with you, do they feel that their viewpoints and ideas have value more than yours? How do you know this to be the case?
- Reflect on a time when you were quick to anger. What was the situation, and how did you respond?
- Did you prioritize listening to the other person’s perspective?
- How could you have handled the situation differently based on the sermon’s message?
- In what ways do you see unrighteous anger manifesting in today’s culture, especially in the church?
- How does this type of anger hinder the message of reconciliation and unity that Jesus preached?
Going Deeper
- What is James saying is the fruit of being an authentic doer of the word? (Look at Verses 19-20 and 26-27)
- How is our modern Christian definition of “doer” contrary to what James is teaching? How did this happen?
- How can we ensure that we are actively listening to God’s word?
- What are some practical steps we can take to be “doers of the word” rather than just hearers?
- Discuss the irony highlighted in the sermon regarding James’ teachings against revolution and the ultimate cost he paid for his beliefs.
- How does this challenge our understanding of pursuing God’s kingdom over worldly priorities?
Pray
Reminder for next week: Read James 2:1-13