Conflict

Relational Reconciliation

OBJECTIVE

Reconciliation is a way people discover an insight into the gospel. Conflict, often avoided, provides an opportunity for spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of the gospel. Based on a four-step process in Matthew 18, learn how to initiate restoration, demonstrate grace, and foster a deeper understanding of the gospel within your ministry.  Relational reconciliation is a fundamental Kingdom principle that Jesus uses to bring glory to His kingdom.

Overview

  • The challenge of reconciliation in leadership
  • Jesus' pattern for reconciliation
    • Step 1: one to one
    • Step 2: few to one
    • Step 3: family to one
    • Step 4: grace to one
  • The power of reconciliation in the church

Questions

  1. What are your typical reactions to conflict? Do you tend to avoid it, confront it, or something else?
  2. In what ways can you grow in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience when dealing with conflict?
  3. How can you create a culture of reconciliation within your ministry or team?
  4. If there is conflict currently, what are you missing from Jesus that won’t let you restore with this person that hurt you? Pray and ask the Holy Spirit.

References

Matthew 18:21-22

Matthew 18:15-17

Psalm 85:10

Colossians 3:12-15

Further Study

Romans 12:18

Ephesians 4:32

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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