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Discussion Guide

Managing Anger

Da'Mar Hodge
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October 13, 2024

Main Idea

Pastor Da'Mar Hodge's main idea in 'Managing Anger' was that anger, when submitted to God, can be a force for good. He likened it to fire, which can be warming and useful or destructive and dangerous. Through Moses' life, we saw how unresolved anger led to insecurity and opposition to God, while righteous anger can lead to positive change. The key takeaway was that our anger should drive us to submission to God, not opposition, and that managing our anger is crucial for living righteously.

Scripture References

Numbers 20:10-11, Exodus 2:11-12, Exodus 2:13-15, Exodus 11:4-10, Exodus 32:15-29, Numbers 16:1-40, Numbers 31:13-24, James 1:19-20, Exodus 4:10-14, Exodus 11:8, Exodus 32:19, Exodus 32:20, Numbers 20:8-11, Numbers 20:12

How can we differentiate between righteous anger and destructive anger?

Anger, like fire, can be a source of warmth and light or a destructive force, depending on how we handle it.

What are some healthy ways to express anger without hurting others or ourselves?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can we submit our anger to God and use it for positive change?

How did Moses' life demonstrate both the positive and negative effects of anger?

What steps can we take to ensure our anger leads us to submission to God rather than opposition?

Time doesn't heal all wounds, but healing does take time, especially when it comes to managing our emotions.

Summary

In 'Managing Anger,' Pastor Da'Mar Hodge taught us about the complexity of anger through the life of Moses. He emphasized that anger is not inherently bad, but rather a God-given emotion that must be managed properly. We explored how Moses' anger was fueled by his experiences, from his upbringing in Pharaoh's palace to leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Pastor Da'Mar highlighted instances where Moses' anger led to both positive and negative outcomes, such as killing an Egyptian in defense of a Hebrew and breaking the Ten Commandments in rage. We learned that like fire, anger can be beneficial when controlled and destructive when not.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Conduct an honest appraisal of your life, possibly with input from others, to understand your anger.

Identify and reject unhealthy expressions of anger, and turn to prayer as a means of submitting to God.

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