September 27 - Outsized Power

James 3:1-12

Grow:

  • Watch this BibleProject video to recall the context for this passage in James.

  • When you’re angry, frustrated, tired, or stressed what do your words reveal about what is happening inside of you? Journal your thoughts.

Share:

  • What speech do you need to “put off” this week? (gossip, complaining, anger, sarcasm, boasting, criticism, thoughtless words). Who most needs to see this change in you?

  • Has your tongue been a source of both blessing and cursing? Ask the Lord to reveal those you need to apologize to, encourage, forgive, or speak truth to today.

Connect:

  • What tends to be more difficult for you: controlling what you say, how you say it, or when you say it? Why do you think that is?

  • Our words reveal our hearts. Share what you need to invite Jesus to transform in your speech and in your heart. Then pray for one another.

  • Explore James 3:13-18 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith