Sticks and Stones | Healing From Hurtful Words Bible Study

Heal from hurtful words and cultivate life-giving speech with this transformative 4-week gospel study. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.  This familiar expression, meant to encourage emotional resiliency, downplays the significant power words have in our lives. 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 your heart and your speech. This study empowers you 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, you will renew the way you speak and receive words, as God redeems our voice to reflect the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, our Savior. Sticks and Stones | Healing From Hurtful Words and Cultivating Life-Giving Speech will equip you to:  Understand God’s original creation and purpose for words throughout Scripture. Experience healing from the hurtful words spoken to you. Speak words that are transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Digital Study Access Included: Once purchased, you will receive a code to unlock access in The Daily Grace Co. app. There, you will find devotional content, videos, questions, Scripture passages, and an engaging community of fellow believers. Learn more here! Special resources within this study: A guide to identify idolatry in your speech Tips to help you think before you speak  A guide to find healing from hurtful words that have been spoken to you Key themes: Speech, words, taming the tongue Details: Each week contains five study days that dive deeper into passages of Scripture that teach us about speech. Each study day includes prompts to interact with Scripture as well as personal reflection questions.  Pairs well with Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Bible Study and Dwell in the Word Journal, as these resources teach you how the gospel speaks in every moment of your life and give you the tools to meditate on God’s Word daily.   Category: Biblical Studies/Christian Living Format: Spiral Page count: 127 Paper type: Matte ISBN: 9798885233422 SKU: 9798885233422 Publication Date: August 2026 Table of Contents: Study Suggestions How to Study the Bible The Attributes of God Timeline of Scripture Metanarrative of Scripture Weekly Memory Verses Study Introduction WEEK 1: The Power Of Words Day 1: Words That Sustain Day 2: Words That Destroy Day 3: Words That Reveal Bonus: A Guide to Reveal Idolatry Day 4: Words That Honor Day 5: Words That Bless or Curse WEEK 2: How Jesus Transforms Our Words Day 1: Speaking the Light into Darkness Day 2: Speaking Gracious Words of the Gospel Day 3: Speaking the Truth in Love Day 4: Speaking Words of Comfort and Hope Day 5: Speaking Honest and God-Honoring Words WEEK 3: From Hurt To Healing: The Gospel Opportunity For Our Words (Part 1) Day 1: Trading Destructive Words for Words That Build Up Day 2: Trading Gossip for the Good News Day 3: Trading Anger for Compassion Day 4: Trading Criticism for Humility Day 5: Trading Reckless Words for Godly Wisdom WEEK 4: From Hurt To Healing: The Gospel Opportunity For Our Words (Part 2) Day 1: Trading Bitterness for Forgiveness Day 2: Trading Blame-Shifting for Repentance Bonus: A Guide to Help You Think Before You Speak Day 3: Trading Grumbling for Gratitude Day 4: Trading Selfishness for Words That Encourage Others Day 5: The Words of Eternal Life Bonus: Processing Words That Hurt Deeply Bonus: Life-Giving Words from the Book of Proverbs What to Study Next What Is the Gospel? Bibliography