Grow Group Questions- November 20, 2023
GROW GROUP QUESTIONS
Icebreaker:
Growing up, what were some of your favorite Halloween or dress-up costumes? Why those?
Sermon Discussion – Read Ephesians 6:10-24
- Pastor Steve referred to the armor of God as a metaphor rooted in the book of Isaiah. How does understanding the historical and biblical background enhance your comprehension of the armor and its significance?
- Why does it matter that the armor belongs to God and not to us? In what ways can this perspective impact our approach to spiritual battles and challenges?
- What is the significance of the term “heavenly realms” in the sermon, and how does it influence our understanding of the spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6:10–24?
Going Deeper –
- How does Paul’s shift in language from “walk” to “stand” impact your understanding of our role in spiritual battles and our reliance on God’s power?
- What role does prayer play in the context of putting on the armor of God? How does prayer contribute to our resistance against the spiritual forces mentioned in the passage?
- In the closing verses of Ephesians, Paul requests prayers for boldness in proclaiming the mystery of the gospel. What does this kind of boldness look like in our own lives, and what challenges might we face in doing so?
Prayer:
Pray for boldness and overcoming the obstacles we might encounter in proclaiming the mystery of the gospel as we enter this holiday season.
Reminder for Next week: We will be in Luke 1:5-25 – Read ahead!