Words heal and wound, encourage and disappoint—a reality most all of us have experienced. We have all been wounded by harsh and hurtful words, perhaps allowing them to reside in our hearts and define us.

Sticks and Stones is a 4-week Bible study that reveals how the gospel transforms both heart and speech. This study empowers believers to heal from past wounds and honor others with life-giving words, finding assurance in the eternal words that truly matter. Through new life in Christ, believers will renew the way they speak and receive words, as God redeems our voice to reflect the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, our Savior.

This digital download Group Leader Guide for Sticks and Stones | Healing From Hurtful Words and Cultivating Life-Giving Speech provides simple, practical, and proven Biblical tools and guidelines to make Bible study both meaningful and transformative for every person in your group.

Whether you have an established small group or you are leading a small group for the very first time, this leader guide will provide practical tips and simple steps to help you confidently and effectively lead your group through the study.

This guide includes:

• A downloadable PDF

• Online access to 12 group teaching videos guiding everyone through Sticks and Stones | Healing From Hurtful Words and Cultivating Life-Giving Speech. 

• A set of group discussion questions for each week of the study

• A unique discussion guide meant to be used in an introductory session.

This group leader guide will equip you to:

• Plan and launch your small group with a step-by-step guide.

• Have a Bible study using the Sticks and Stones | Healing From Hurtful Words and Cultivating Life-Giving Speech Bible study.

• Integrate fellowship, corporate Bible study, prayer, and meaningful times of discussion into your small group meetings.

• Successfully lead your small group by showing you how to structure your small group time, lead a meaningful group discussion, and so much more, including FAQs!

The group leader guide also includes valuable resources for leading a group, such as:

• A Note from The Daily Grace Co.® Team

• The Heart of Small Group Bible Study

• The Practice of Small Group Bible Study

• Start a Small Group Checklist

• Group Meeting Ideas

• Discussion Questions for Each Session

• How to Have Meaningful Group Discussions

• FAQs

• Digital Access to Four Group Teaching Videos

It is recommended that each member of your small group have their own copy of Sticks and Stones | Healing From Hurtful Words and Cultivating Life-Giving Speech.

Only group leaders need a copy of the leader guide. Included after the last page of the leader guide are two resources meant to be printed and distributed to your group:

• Group Discussion Questions 

• How to Study the Bible

Get your Group Leader Kit today, lead your group with confidence, and watch each person experience the transforming power of studying Scripture week after week.

This is a digital only resource. You will not receive a printed copy in the mail.