Use this space to take your general notes during the message.

Icebreaker: Who was your first best friend? Share a favorite memory you have with him/her.

Your relationships are never just about you and them. There is an undeniable connection between our vertical and horizontal relationships because all things relational are also spiritual. Discuss your thoughts on this.

God takes your relationships with others personally. Not just seriously, but personally. Why? Because He is a loving Father who cares about how His children are treated. How does this resonate with you?

You can't be right with God if you won't be right with others. Discuss the importance of our vertical and horizontal relationships as seen in the following passages. Matthew 5:23-24 (MSG), Matthew 6:14-15 (NLT), 1 John 4:20-21 (MSG)

Resist thinking of this in general terms. Allow this to become specific and personal by thinking of a current relationship that is challenging. (Pause and don't proceed until you have someone in mind.) Yes, even that relationship is Spiritual because God has more invested in you and him/her than you do.
How can you use this pain/conflict as an opportunity to turn to God?
What decisions can you make to grow closer and strengthen your relationship with this person?
How can you depend on God to empower and strengthen you to take these next steps?