Thursday, May 3, 2012

Hurt People, Hurt People


Hurt People Hurt people
Discussion Guide
May 6,  2012
1.         Text for Today's Lesson -  Genesis 50:20
2.         Lesson Summary.  The bible story shows us time after time how hurt people, hurt people.  This fact makes the bible story more real to us as we examine it and realize the bible characters for the most part are not Mt. Rushmore Figures but, are people like people we encounter every day. How can we overcome this drift to Hurting People while we are in the midst of hurt ourselves?  In the midst of crisis it is easy for us to develop Hurts, habits and Hang-ups.  The only solution is the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit.
Questions for Discussion
A.         Why do many people become mean, bitter or deceitful?
B.         What does it mean that we should not let our explanation become our excuses?
C.         Who are some Hurt people who Hurt people in the bible?
D.         What are some different ways that we hurt other people?
F.         What are some bad habits that being hurt can lead to?
G.         What are some ways that hurts can lead to hopelessness?
H.         How can overcome the hurts of life and help others?
I.          How does the son of God help us overcome our Hurts?
J.          What is the role of the Holy Spirit in overcoming hurts?
K.         How does God the Father helps us past our hurts?
L.         How may we harness our hearts for Holy Purposes?
Scripture:
                Genesis 4:3-8                                    Hebrews 2:17-18                              Matthew 11:29 
Esther 3:5-6                                        Hebrews 4:15-16                              Psalm 23
Genesis 50:20-21                             Psalm 139:7, 12                                 Matthew 6
                Mark 14:3-11                                      Romans 8:26-27
                Luke 5:21-24                                       Psalm 119:105 
                John 18:8-11                                       Josh 1:6-8   

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