Objective
To discuss the discussion questions
Materials
Bible
Sticky poster, 2 sheets per station
Markers
Bell/Timer
Recommended Group Size
08+ persons
Estimated Time
40 minutes
Purpose
To learn about teachings concerning our speech and to discuss practical ways we can put these teachings into practice
Station 1: (2 Tim 2:16, 23-25)
Read the passage.
Discuss and write what the passage says to avoid and what to do/say instead.
Brainstorm words that commonly instigate quarrels.
Brainstorm words that can be identified as godless chatter.
Do the "OH" activity and discuss how our tone of voice can affect the outcome of our speech.
Procedure: Tell everyone to say the word, "Oh," using different tones to express different intentions:
*You surprised me!
*I made a mistake.
*You're a pain in the neck.
*You make me so happy!
*I'm bored.
*I'm fascinated!
*I understand.
*I don't understand.
Conclude with: Let us strive to be kind and gentle in our words, paying attention to the tone of our voice so that we can lead people to the knowledge of the truth.
Station 2: (Eph 4:28; 5:4; Col 3:8; 4:6)
Discuss what the passage says to avoid and what to do/say instead.
Brainstorm filthy language.
Discuss the relationship between speaking profanity and anger, malice, slander, foolish talking, and coarse jesting.
Conclude with: Let us strive to never let filthy words proceed out of our mouths, but to season our words so that we can edify and impart grace on the hearer.
Station 3: (Eph 4:31-32)
Discuss what the passage says to avoid and what to do/say instead.
Brainstorm ways we deal with anger negatively, both verbally and nonverbally.
Discuss ways to deal with anger appropriately.
Conclude with: Let us focus on being kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God forgave us, so that angry and bitter words do not proceed out of our mouths.
Station 4: (Matt 12:34-37; 15:17-20; Prov 21:23)
What can you learn from this passage?
How does this passage change the way you think or speak?
Conclude with: The words we speak reflect what is in our heart and what kind of person we are. Therefore, we will be judged by our words, and either justified or condemned by them.
Procedure
Have 4 facilitators stand in different parts of the room next to 2 sheets of sticky poster (the groups will be writing on one side each). Each facilitator will man a station, numbered 1 to 4. Provide each facilitator with the information for each station.
The main facilitator introduces the topic and explains the activity.
Divide the participants into 4 groups and number the groups 1 to 4.
Direct each group to its corresponding station.
The facilitator at each station will lead the participants to read one or more Bible passages, and discuss the questions.
Have participants write their answers on one side of the sticky poster.
The main facilitator rings the bell for groups to rotate. Each station facilitator turns over or removes the sticky sheet to provide a blank page for the next group.
Rotate stations every eight minutes until each group has visited all 4 stations.
Introduction
Proverbs 18:21 states, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Our tongue is powerful. It can tear down, or it can build up. It can hurt, or it can heal. It can curse, or it can bless. It can kill, or it can revive a soul. How we decide to use our tongue will determine the outcome of our powerful words. The Bible gives us clear teachings and commands concerning our speech. We will go through four stations to learn about these teachings and commands.
Stations