In this sermon, Mark addresses how the Third Way creates an alternative vocabulary in a time of tribalism.

Ephesians 4:1-6, 25-32

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Interact with the quote from Abraham Heschel- “words create worlds.” How have you seen that concept at work in your own life or our world?

2. What stayed with you from the sermon- either as confusing, curious or encouraging?

3. Read Ephesians 4:1-6. Verses 1, 2 and 3 seem to address different concepts, but how are they connected?

4. Read Ephesians 4:25-27. Is anger wrong or sinful by nature? If not, when does anger become sin? How does anger provide the enemy a foothold?

5. Read Ephesians 4:29-32. What does this passage say about God? How do these verses challenge the church to live differently?

6. A common practice in our world of division is to label and “other” people into tribes. What are ways we can push against that temptation?

End in prayer for one another using Colossians 3:12-14 to be your prompt. Imagine putting on the posture of Jesus and taking off the antagonistic ways of this world.

"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."