Spiritual Warfare
___________is the ongoing battle between:
God’s Kingdom and the forces of darkness
Believers and spiritual enemies
Truth and Deception
It involves the unseen spiritual realm but affects our everyday lives. As believers we must be aware and equipped.
Spiritual Warfare
Scripture shows that when God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they lacked nothing and lived in abundance. This was whose original design for humanity?
We are called to generosity. And when WE believe there’s enough, we start seeing opportunities for generosity everywhere—with our time and money, our attention.
***BONUS***
One of the most important ways that we can experience the abundance of God’s new creation is sharing with others because of our trust that God is the generous ______.
Host
Carpenter
Friend
Waymaker
Answer: Host
God; Host
In Genesis 1:27, 31, God created mankind in His own image and called all of His creation what?
Very good
How many gifts of the spirit are there?
9
There are four steps in the blueprint to our christian journey that helps us NAVIGATE becoming more like Christ. The four steps are:
Accepting Christ as our Lord & Savior
Entering into relationship with Him (Devotion, accountability, communication, trust, intimacy, intentionality)
Learning about Him (Love Him)
Become more like Him. Developing Christlike character
What do we call this blueprint?
The GPS
According to Scripture, this being is the real enemy who seeks to destroy and deceive.
Satan
This place describes God’s intention for humanity before sin—there was abundance, provision, and goodness without lack here that Adam and Eve enjoyed.
The Garden of Eden
In Psalm 139:13-14, We are reminded that we are _______ and ______ made, formed by God Himself in the womb.
Fearfully and Wonderfully
The attempt to wield power, gain knowledge, or influence circumstances through spiritual means other than God. This is called?
witchcraft
In this series, “What Does it Mean to be a Christian,” we have explored many different topics. Name one topic we have discussed during our time
Peer Pressure/Bullying
The Consequences of Witchcraft
Emotional Fortitude
Generosity
Worship & Warefare
Mercy & Forgiveness
FAITH
Finding Freedom in Christ (Body Image & Self Esteem)
Instead of fighting with earthly methods, believers are called to fight spiritual battles using these types of weapons
spiritual weapons
In Luke 12:22-34, Jesus compares humans to these creatures to show how much God provides for us.
Birds and flowers
In John 1:12, those who receive Jesus and believe in His name are given the right to become this.
children of God
It is IMPOSSIBLE to please God without what?
Faith
In this series, “What Does it Mean to be a Christian,” the MAIN GOAL as we’ve explored various topics is to learn how to become more like_____ and develop Christlike ____________
Christ; Character
In Ephesians 6:12, the passage explains that we do not wrestle against ________ and ______, but against spiritual powers in the heavenly realms.
flesh and blood
Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12 points to this as the real issue—not that we lack resources, talents or abilities, but that we lack____ in God.
Trust
1 Peter 2:9, describes believers as a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God’s own _________.
possession
What sin against God does the bible say is like witchcraft?
Rebellion
One of the steps in the blueprint to our Christian journey that helps us navigate becoming more like Christ is entering into a relationship with Him.
When entering into a relationship with God, one must display many things.
Name one of those things that are required
Devotion, accountability, communication, trust, intimacy, intentionality
If we fail to recognize spiritual attacks and respond, we give this being a pathway to come in and destroy what God has made.
***Bonus*** Name one of the enemy’s tactics
Satan;
Deception
Twisting the truth
Temptation
Pulling believers away from God’s will
Accusation
Remindining believers of past sin
Distraction
Pulling focus away from prayer, scripture, and God’s purpose
Division
Breaking unity in families, churches, and relationships
God chose the family of who to experience His generosity and show the world what abundance looks like. We are descendants of this man
Abraham
True/False? Our value and identity come from how God created and loves us, not from our performance.
TRUE
Whose name has the power to cast out demons?
***Bonus***What is it called to make oneself mentally and emotionally strong?
Jesus; Emotionally Fortified
There are four steps in the blueprint to our christian journey that help us NAVIGATE becoming more like Christ. What is the FIRST step?
Accepting Christ as our Lord & Savior