Discussion Questions
- Can you think of a character from a famous TV comedy who was known for “anger issues” that they didn’t realize they had (or didn’t care about)?
- Why do you think it’s easy to see out-of-control (or at least, out-of-place) emotions in others but not in ourselves?
- Read Galatians 5:22-23. We see so much anger regarding politics. Why is it that those who follow Jesus have a hard time communicating in ways that reflect the fruit the Spirit rather than anger?
- Why is it easy to find fault in the anger of others while justifying our own anger?
- What are your unspoken rules or expectations towards people that when violated, brings out your anger?
- Do you process your anger internally or externally? How can your way of processing be both helpful and hurtful?
- Have you ever experienced a deep impact from a person’s anger toward you or others? How so?
- What are some steps that could help a person get to the root cause of their anger?
- Read Proverbs 19:11: “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” What are two things we can understand about this verse that can help us better navigate our anger?
- What does it really look like to go to God with your anger in a healthy and helpful way?
NOTE: If you want to lean into the topic of anger, a great way is to see what God says about it in the Bible. To start, you can read over the verses that Ryan shared and see which ones you most relate to. From there, take time to reflect on these verses—especially when you’re feeling angry. Over time, you’ll grow in your relationship with God and others as he helps you both understand and navigate anger personally.