What does the phrase "spiritual warfare" mean to you?
(the fight against spiritual evil forces)
Read Matthew 4:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 10:11-13
How does Jesus' temptation in the wilderness clearly reveal the nature and reality of spiritual warfare?
Why is it so important to stay connected to God, spiritual accountability, the church, and Christian friends during your lowest and weakest points in life?
(Satan knows when we're at our weakest, lowest point, when we're most likely to fail, and that is when he will attack you the hardest.)
How can we become more aware and alert of the spiritual attacks on us and our families?
How are temptation and being tested related to one another?
(God never tempts a person to evil, but He can use that temptation to build faith. See James 1:13)
How can we respond to temptation in a way that increases our faith in God and gives Him glory?
How does chasing our own desires (or following your heart) apart from God's will lead us to distrust God and His goodness and providence?
Knowing that God will never tempt us to evil, why do we often blame Him for sinful desires, which are outside of His will?
During what kinds of events or circumstances in your life do you most often question God's presence, care, love, or competence in your life?
There will certainly be times in our lives when we are facing struggle and are tempted to wonder if God cares about us. How can we combat those thoughts?
How does knowing the outcome of this war encourage us to resist Satan through the power of the Holy Spirit?
Move Forward / Next Steps:
What is the biggest truth that God wants you, personally, to know and apply from this study?
How will you move forward and apply that truth?
What is an action that you can start to implement today or tomorrow?
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