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TRAINING FOR GODLY COMMUNICATION
TRAINING FOR GODLY COMMUNICATION
PASTOR JEREMY WEGNER
PASTOR JEREMY WEGNER
FEBRUARY 18, 2018 EPHESIANS 4:25-32
FEBRUARY 18, 2018 EPHESIANS 4:25-32
BIG MOVE: My COMMUNICATION is transformed when the GOSPEL does its work in my heart.
BIG MOVE: My COMMUNICATION is transformed when the GOSPEL does its work in my heart.
1. Speak honestly for the sake of UNITY.
1. Speak honestly for the sake of UNITY.
2. Leave no room for the ENEMY.
2. Leave no room for the ENEMY.
3. Practice intentional ENCOURAGEMENT.
3. Practice intentional ENCOURAGEMENT.
4. Guard your HEART.
4. Guard your HEART.
PULPIT CURRICULUM
PULPIT CURRICULUM
EPHESIANS 4:25-32
EPHESIANS 4:25-32
D Read Ephesians 4:25-32. From this passage, write down the things we are called to “put away” (v. 25) and the things we put on (v. 32). _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ After looking at this list, why is good communication a result of intentionality? _________________ _________________________________________________________________
Read Ephesians 4:25-32. From this passage, write down the things we are called to “put away” (v. 25) and the things we put on (v. 32). _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ After looking at this list, why is good communication a result of intentionality? _________________ _________________________________________________________________
How would you categorize yourself? (Circle where you are)
How would you categorize yourself? (Circle where you are)
1.
You speak critically – not concerned about the other person’s well-being
You speak with discernment – focused on helping the other person grow
1.
You speak critically – not concerned about the other person’s well-being
You speak with discernment – focused on helping the other person grow
2.
You’re prone to falsehood in relationships (passive aggressive, harsh, exaggerating, lying)
You communicate truth in love and allow the Holy Spirit to do the work
2.
You’re prone to falsehood in relationships (passive aggressive, harsh, exaggerating, lying)
You communicate truth in love and allow the Holy Spirit to do the work
3.
You give in to anger and don’t seek resolution and reconciliation – giving Satan a foothold
You keep short accounts, seek to understand the other person, and give the devil nothing to stand on
3.
You give in to anger and don’t seek resolution and reconciliation – giving Satan a foothold
You keep short accounts, seek to understand the other person, and give the devil nothing to stand on
4.
You are flippant with your words
You understand words are extremely powerful
4.
You are flippant with your words
You understand words are extremely powerful
5.
You struggle to see how the Gospel informs and changes your communication
You see how Christ’s forgiveness toward you changes everything about the way you talk to others
5.
You struggle to see how the Gospel informs and changes your communication
You see how Christ’s forgiveness toward you changes everything about the way you talk to others
Take note of the things you circled on the left side. In what relationship do you struggle with these things the most? ___________________________________________________________ In what way are you not allowing the Gospel to transform your communication? What would it look like if you allowed this to happen? What would need to change? _____________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Take note of the things you circled on the left side. In what relationship do you struggle with these things the most? ___________________________________________________________ In what way are you not allowing the Gospel to transform your communication? What would it look like if you allowed this to happen? What would need to change? _____________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Changing communication habits is not easy, but it can be done. There is power found in the Gospel that can even transform how we communicate with others. We pursue holiness in these things for the good of our neighbor, for the pleasure of God, and in imitation of and appreciation for God’s work in Christ. The Gospel changes everything. What one step can you take this week to move from a heart of hating, cursing, and hoping for demise to a heart of loving, blessing, and praying for the person’s good? Have your small group come alongside of you and practice intentional encouragement as you go after these things. _________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Changing communication habits is not easy, but it can be done. There is power found in the Gospel that can even transform how we communicate with others. We pursue holiness in these things for the good of our neighbor, for the pleasure of God, and in imitation of and appreciation for God’s work in Christ. The Gospel changes everything. What one step can you take this week to move from a heart of hating, cursing, and hoping for demise to a heart of loving, blessing, and praying for the person’s good? Have your small group come alongside of you and practice intentional encouragement as you go after these things. _________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
WEEK 8: DAY 1: Joshua 5
WEEK 8: DAY 1: Joshua 5
DAY 2: Joshua 6 DAY 3: Joshua 23-24
DAY 4: Judges 1 DAY 5: Judges 2
DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection
DAY 2: Joshua 6 DAY 3: Joshua 23-24
DAY 4: Judges 1 DAY 5: Judges 2
DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection
