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Week Twelve: Spiritual Warfare

The person will grow in their understanding of spiritual warfare.

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Meeting Outline

Scriptures
John 10:10 1 Peter 5:8-9 Ephesians 6:10-20 Matthew 4:1-11 Genesis 3:1-7 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 James 4:7
Discussion Questions
  • How has your week been spiritually? / What is God teaching you?
  • When you think about spiritual warfare, what comes to mind? 
  • Read John 10:10 & 1 Peter 5:8-9. What is Satan’s plan for your life? 
  • Read Genesis 3:1-7. What does this teach us about the schemes of Satan?
  • Read Matthew 4:1-11. How does Satan attack specifically in this passage? 
  • How does Jesus resist? 
  • Read Ephesians 6:10-20. How does each piece of armor help us fight the enemy?
  • Talk about each piece.
  • How does spiritual warfare drive us to prayer? 
  • Read 2 Cor 10:3-5. What does this teach us about spiritual warfare?
  • Read James 4:7. What does this verse teach us about spiritual warfare?
  • What is your next step when it comes to spiritual warfare?

Going Deeper

Application

Common Misconceptions

  • Address Common Misconceptions.
  • Spiritual warfare is not real.
  • It’s only Spiritual warfare if it’s visible and dramatic.
  • I can fight Satan in my own strength and in my own way.
  • Spiritual warfare is only for special Christians.
  • I don’t need to be concerned with spiritual warfare.

Common Next Steps

  • Gaining further clarity around spiritual warfare and how to engage in it.
  • Recognizing the schemes of our enemy more effectively.
  • Growing in their ability to stand firm in the face of opposition
  • Memorizing Scripture
  • Commitment to put on the armor of God each day.
Links/Downloads
What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare? Satan’s Ten Strategies Against You What is the full armor of God? How to Pray Through Spiritual Warfare God’s Mission Has an Enemy: 10 Facts about Spiritual Warfare The Invisible War by Chip Ingram

Additional Resources

Further Study

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Links/Downloads