Key Takeaways

Anger that’s from God moves us to do what’s good.

We all get angry, but not every kind of anger is the same. Jesus shows us that Godly anger is not about protecting our pride or staying frustrated. Instead, it moves us to act on behalf of others. When we slow down to understand why we are angry, who we are angry for, and what we can do about it, God can use our frustration to make a difference.

• Mark 10:13-16 – Jesus becomes angry when his disciples prevent children from coming to him. Instead of allowing his anger to remain an emotion, he removes the obstacle and blesses the children.

• Anger – Anger is not always wrong. Jesus experienced anger, but his anger was not about being personally offended or inconvenienced. He was angry because people were being prevented from getting closer to him.
• Godly anger leads to action – Jesus didn’t simply complain about what was wrong. He acted. Godly anger should move us towards protecting, serving, and blessing others.
• The Three Questions – When you are angry ask yourself: “Why am I angry?”, “Who am I angry for?”, and “What am I going to do about it?” These questions help us look beyond our anger and consider what God may be asking us to do.
• Euthys – The gospel of Mark includes this word 41 times. It’s a Greek word meaning “immediately” or “right away”. When we recognize something that needs to change, we don’t have to stay stuck in frustration. Instead, we should get moving and do something about it.

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Pray

Ask God to reveal what is behind your anger and to help you filter it through his heart, his word, and the Holy Spirit.

God, so much of our anger comes from our own frustrations and worldly desires, but there is a time and a place to be angry, when our anger comes from your heart and your desires. Remind us that all anger needs to be filtered through you and your Holy Spirit.

Forgive us for the times we allow our own emotions and desires to determine what deserves our anger. Show us what anger filtered through your Son looks like. Just as we see in Mark 10:13–16, give us a heart like Jesus — a heart that stands up for those on the margins who have been forgotten, overlooked, or cast away.

Thank you for the examples you have given us in your Word. Give us wisdom and discernment to recognize the difference between righteous anger and anger rooted in ourselves. Help us remember that knowing your heart comes through time spent in your Word and communication with you through prayer.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Worship

Bring the worship set into your slot and spot this week and praise God for his righteous anger that leads to action.

Alleluia – Elevation Worship

Move of God – SEU Worship

I Speak Jesus – Charity Gayle

Learn

This week, read through the scripture shared in the message and dive deeper into God’s word.

When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. – Mark 10:14

• Scripture – Mark 10:13-16
• Read – How to Deal with My Anger – a 7 day devotional
• Watch – Mark from Bible Project
• Listen –Mark 10 from Through the Word

Reflect

Reflect on these questions during your slot and spot/discussions with others.

During this series, we have been reflecting on our anger and what triggers it.

• Now that we have a definition of righteous anger, do you feel any differently about any anger you’ve been holding onto? If it feels like righteous anger, what can you do with it? If it doesn’t, how can you surrender it to God?

Read Mark 10:13-16. In these verses, parents were bringing their children to be closer to Jesus.

• What does Jesus’ response to his disciples tell you about the depth of his love?
• Did your parents take you to church? How do you think that decision impacted your life?
• Have you ever tried to bring a child closer to Jesus? Why or why not?
  • If yes, how did you go about it?

Pastor Mark tells us it’s okay to be angry when we see people Jesus died for being abused, exploited, or neglected.

• Have you ever acted on righteous anger? What was the situation? How did your actions positively impact the person or group of people you were defending?
• Have you ever felt angry on behalf of someone, or a group of people, but didn’t act on it? What held you back? How do you think you could have impacted the situation if you had taken action? Would you do anything differently if you encountered that same situation tomorrow?

Next Steps

• You don’t have to navigate your life or faith alone. J-Groups are a place to build genuine friendships and grow in your faith. Join a J-Group this fall and take the next step towards community! Fall 2026 J-Group Catalog
• If you are passionate about helping the next generation get close to Jesus, consider serving in Journey Kids or Journey Students. Every week, hundreds of kids and students are experiencing God, and you can be a part of helping them build a foundation of faith that can impact their lives.

What’s one thing you learned from this message that you want to apply to your life this week? Share it in the comment section below.