1.  Think of a personal experience you’ve had of Spiritual Warfare.  Share your experience with the group, and how you knew it was a spiritual attack.    

2.  Read 2 Kings 6:8-17.  It’s easy to be so focused on the challenges of life that we forget the unseen spiritual reality, but there’s more to our world than meets the eye.  Reflect on areas in your life where you may be feeling overwhelmed.  How might a greater awareness of the spiritual realm—of God’s presence and power in those situations—make a difference to how you respond to those things?

3.  Read Colossians 1:13, and John 10:10.  Who is the spiritual Battle actually between?

     a)  How do God and Satan’s goals and objectives differ?  

     b)  It’s easy to think of God and Satan as two equal adversaries (Dualism) fighting over humanity.  What biblical evidence is there that the spiritual battle is not a case of dualism?

4.  Read Ephesians 6:11-13.  What does the Bible say the role of the believer is in the Battle?

     a)  How great is your awareness of the spiritual battle on a daily basis?  Why?

     b)  What can you do to increase your daily awareness of the battle and ensure you are wisely making the most of every opportunity to contribute to the spiritual battle?

5.  Read John 8:42-47.  Satan, described as the father of lies, constantly seeks to distort truth and lead us astray, through blatant falsehoods and subtle twisting of God's Word.  Are there beliefs you hold or behaviors you engage in that don't align with God's truth?  

     a)  How does understanding that lying and gossip are "satanic" change your perspective on these behaviors?

     b)  How can you deepen your understanding and application of God's Word in your daily life?

6.  Read Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.  As you reflect on this parable, consider which type of soil best represents your heart right now.  Are you allowing worries, riches, or pleasures of this world to choke out God's Word, or are you cultivating a receptive heart that allows His truth to take deep root and produce abundant fruit?  

     a)  How can you best respond to the spiritual battle actively being fought over you?

     b)  This parable emphasizes that spiritual warfare is primarily about the battle for people's souls.  How does this change your view of evangelism and discipleship? 

Series 2. The Real World - How to fight Spiritual Warfare  |  03/09/25

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. Think of a time where you faced spiritual attack in the past. How did you respond to this?

2. What does it mean to be “attuned” to the spiritual forces around us? 

3. Read Ephesians 6:10-20. What kind of attitude should we have toward spiritual attack?

4. What kind of armor is described in Ephesians 6:10-20? How is this armor both similar and different to the armor described in Isaiah 59, Isaiah 11, and 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9?

5. The armor in Ephesians 6 lists several godly characteristics we are supposed to model ourselves. What are some examples of how these characteristics might take shape in our daily lives?

6. How does knowing our identity in Christ and the truth of who Jesus is help us become successful in fighting against the enemy? 

7. How are you being alert and attentive in your prayer life? 

8. What are some ways we can be praying for our church, community, and one another as it relates to the spiritual world?

Series 3. The Real World - The Battlefield of the Mind |  03/16/25

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. Discuss the subliminal messaging in the world around us and how you have felt influenced by it. 
2. Ephesians 6:11-13 says:“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”   Discuss the implications of fallen angels being spiritual forces around us and how this gives them an insight into places where we are open to temptation.
3. Read 1 John 5:4-5 and Hebrews 11:6. Why does Satan want to destroy our faith? Read Hebrews 11 and define faith. What faith choices are you facing right now?
4. Study these passages to answer the question:   Can Satan Control Our Mind? Ephesians 2:2, John 13:2, 2 Corinthians 11:3. How is it different for non-Christians than Christians?
5. Now look at these New Testament examples: Luke 22:31–32, Simon Peter; Acts 5:3, Ananias and Saphira; 1 Corinthians 7:5, married believers; 1 Timothy 3:6-7, leaders in the church; Ephesians 4:26–27, Ephesian believers. How does Satan get a foothold in our lives as Christians?
6. How can you replace old human mindsets, with new faith mindsets? In what area do you feel this need the most? What verse would be a good one to memorize to help you with this? Share with the group or split into prayer partners and pray about this together.