You can't win a battle you don't know you're fighting. The enemy is real, his attacks are strategic, and your faith, your family, and your future are on the line. But through Jesus, you've been given everything you need to stand firm. You weren't built to just get by—you were built for battle.
Conversation Starters:
Have some fun as you break the ice
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Growing up, did you ever discover a "cheat code" for a game, or a shortcut in life, that gave you an unfair advantage? What was it?
Key Scriptures:
Let God’s word frame the conversation. Take a minute to read this selected passage together as a group
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Ephesians 6:10–14
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John 10:10
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John 8:44
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Corinthians 5:21
Discussion Questions:
Pick a few questions below to guide your time
Start Sharing:
Choose a question or two to create openness.
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On a scale of 1–10, how aware are you on a day-to-day basis that you're in a spiritual battle? What made you pick that number?
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Jason named two common mistakes Christians make about Satan: giving him credit for everything, or ignoring the spiritual battle altogether. Which mistake are you more prone to make, and why?
Start Thinking:
Chose a question or two to think critically about the subject.
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Why do you think deception, rather than something more obvious, is Satan's primary weapon?
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Why do you think Satan works so hard to accuse and shame people who have already placed their faith in Jesus?
Make it Personal:
Choose a question or two to help you identify your best next step.
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Of the two pieces of armor discussed this week — the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness — which do you sense you need to put on more intentionally this week?
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Jason said his most important daily habit is opening his Bible to hear God's truth and apply it to his life. What currently helps you stay anchored in truth, and what tends to get in the way?
Next Steps:
Everybody has a next step. Check out some ideas below to help you grow by doing.
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Reflect on truth- Combat the lies of Satan by reflecting on and replacing them with truth.
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Acknowledge the battle- Take time this week to remind yourself of the reality that you are in a fight with a real enemy.
Prayer:
Invite God to do what only he can.
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God, please help us to be people who are anchored in your truth. Give us the wisdom we need to determine lies from reality as we look to you for truth. Amen.