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Red Mist

This session invites us to explore the topic of anger and frustration.

Anger is one letter short of Danger. ‘A quick-tempered man does foolish things.’
Proverbs 14.17

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READ

As you read, look for one or two points that really impact you.

Mark 11.12 – 25

Jesus Puts a Curse on a Fig Tree

12 When Jesus and his disciples left Bethany the next morning, he was hungry. 13 From a distance Jesus saw a fig tree covered with leaves, and he went to see if there were any figs on the tree. But there were not any, because it wasn’t the season for figs...

REFLECT

Take time discuss and share your thoughts on the what you’ve read

Setting the scene:

Less than a week before Jesus would be crucified, he and the disciples are in Jerusalem for the Passover festival. Initially it looks like Jesus was simply in a bad mood - hungry and irritated with a fig tree!

RESPOND

As a group, create a challenge to help you respond to what you’ve read and discussed
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03 Sabbath

Anger can be about unmet expectations and fear. Sabbath is about trusting God. Anger can be about control. Sabbath teaches us to allow God to take care of things and to relax...