Grow Group Questions - Living Free - April 25, 2021

Conversation Starter/Questions (10 minutes)

When you hear the phrase, spiritual warfare, what comes to mind?

Sermon Based Questions (15-20 minutes)

Read Ephesians 6:10; Galatians 2:20; 1 Co 11:1; John 17:18; James 4:7 (Remember the Illustration: Jesus in driver seat v. you). Why is it important to die to self so that you may put on Christ or have Christ work through you? Why should that decision come first?

Read Ephesians 6:14. The gospel’s truth should  impact every area of our  life, making you a transparent, true person regarding what you say you believe...

• • Where has the light of the gospel not shown in your life? Are you really who you say you are?
  • What areas do you need to work on in order to be true to who people think you are?

(Follow up to Previous Question or go right to this one)

Read Romans 6:12-14. Regarding the breastplate of righteousness, is there an area(s) of your life that you have given ground either to Satan or self? What do you think you need to do to take that ground back and how can we help?

Digging Deeper (20-25 minutes)

Read Ephesians 6:16 (Remember the Illustration: Roman Phalanx). Christians should stand with the shield of faith together.

• • When and where were you when you realized that you could not do the Christian life alone?
  • How has being a part of a faith group helped you in your walk.
  • Has there been a time when someone really stood by you and lifted you up with their faith?

Read Ephesians 6:17-18. Pastor Thad, in the Podcast, said that his more charismatic brethren have an attribute that he desires to employ more in his life: a burden to pray more and over much. What are your thoughts on this statement and how does praying the Word of God work into this discussion?

Challenge and Prayer (10-15 minutes)

Lets each share an area of spiritual warfare we would like prayer for (Sin battle, God to move, God to speak etc) and have each person pray for someone  as you close in prayer.