Jacob & Esau
What did Esau sell his birthright for?
A bowl of soup
What did Daniel do to get thrown into the Lion's den?
He kept praying to God despite the king banishing worship.
True or False:
Paying your friend's bills while they refuse to look for work is helping them.
False- it is enabling them to stay stagnant and not get on their own 2 feet to get a job to support themself. Covering a bill while they are actively looking for work is a different story.
"For those who exalt themselves will be ______, and those who humble themselves will be _______." Matthew 23:12
"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." Matthew 23:12
"Put on the whole _____ __ ___, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the _____."
Ephesians 6:11
"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."
Ephesians 6:11
She schemed with Jacob to take Esau's birthright while he was hunting.
Who is Rebekah?
"People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the _____" 1 Samuel 16:7
"People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart" 1 Samuel 16:7
Open-ended:
Give an example of enabling someone with a drinking problem.
Any scenario that encourages or helps the individual to keep drinking.
What is pride?
The word of God.
What is the sword of the Spirit?
What did Jacob have to disguise himself in before going to his father to receive his blessing?
Goatskins
Who snitched on Daniel and why?
His coworkers (governors, or "satraps") snitched because they were jealous of him and didn't want Daniel ruling the kingdom.
"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'The one who is unwilling to work shall not ____.'" 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.'" 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
These "opposites" have the same underlying problem; self-focus.
What does pride and insecurity have in common?
An item of the Armor of God in which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.
What is the shield of faith?
What is our birthright?
Eternity with God, identity, forgiveness, salvation, and authority.
The king that threw Daniel into a den of lions
Who is King Darius?
The first action meets someone's real needs with wisdom & love, encourages growth, and is motivated with compassion where the second action removes responsibility & natural consequences, supports destructive behavior, and is often motivated by guilt, fear, and the need to feel needed.
(____ vs. ____)
What is helping vs. enabling?
Finish the sentence:
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of _________ ____.
Finish the sentence:
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.
"For we do not wrestle against ______ and ______, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the ______ _______."
Ephesians 6:12
"For we do not wrestle against ______ and ______, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the ______ _______."
Ephesians 6:12
This is not just a physical inheritance, but a spiritual blessing and covenant favor from God
What is a birthright?
Integrity comes from the root word "integer" which means "______"
Integrity comes form the rood word "integer" which means "whole" or "complete"
"A man of great _______ will pay the penalty,
for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again." Proverbs 19:19
"A man of great wrath/anger will pay the penalty,
for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again." Proverbs 19:19
'Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your _____, "
Mark 10:42-43
'Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,"
Mark 10:42-43
"Stand therefore, having fastened on the _____ of truth, and having put on the breastplate of ___________, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the _____ __ _____."
Ephesians 6:14-15
"Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace."
Ephesians 6:14-15