09-25-22 Triggered: Ashamed

Be ready with a printed copy of the Wheel of Emotions to hand out to your group or have them download it themselves.

ICEBREAKER
When have you had something taken from you? Tell us about it.
We’re discussing a new teaching series from Pastor Jim called Triggered and during this series, we’ll be exploring various emotions that are easily triggered in us, how they can lead to sin, the commands Jesus gives us about those emotions, and how to manage them. This week we're looking at the emotions that are triggered when something we own is taken away from us.

REVIEW & DISCUSS

1. Read or Review Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 22:25-27, and Deuteronomy 24:10-13.
2. What do you know about the difference between Matthew 5:40 and Luke 6:29?
3. What do you know or remember from Jim's message about a person's right to his coat?
4. How would you feel if you had to give up both your coat (keeps you warm and is your bedding) and your shirt (which is really your underwear)?

TAKEAWAY

1. Why is it so hard to give up our rights to our possessions?
2. Why should we be willing to give them up, even when they are unjustly taken?
3. Catch It - Think about the time someone took something from you. What was your reaction? Did you fight for it or retaliate?
4. Name It - What emotions did it trigger in you? Be specific. Take a look at the Emotions Wheel if you'd like help.
   • Did you feel violated?
   • Were you embarrassed or ashamed?
   • Did you feel insecure and worried?
5. Train It -
   1. What are some questions you could ask yourself about those emotions?
   2. What are some lies you can replace with truths?
6. To what kind of response is Christ calling us?

PRAYER
First, take some time to ask people to identify prayer needs related to the discussion about anger. Second, take some time to ask for additional prayer requests. Then close your time together in prayer.