1. What kind of things make you really angry? What are

some common excuses we make for our inappropriate

anger?

2. How were you challenged, encouraged, or convicted by this

week’s message on anger?

3. Read Matthew 5:21-26. Why is God so concerned about

our anger? What does anger reveal about us? How is God’s

anger different than ours?

4. What do Jesus’ words in this passage tell you about his

attitude toward anger? How is he changing his audience’s

understanding about anger?

5. Read Ephesians 4:20-27. How does this passage reinforce

Jesus’ message in Matthew 5:21-26? How do we go about

“putting on the new self” (vs 24)? Share a few proverbs

about anger from the book of Proverbs.

6. Where is anger spiraling in your life? What step can you

take this week to rid yourself of anger? What is your anger

revealing about yourself? About your relationship with

God?

7. What are some practical ways you can respond biblically

when your anger is triggered?