Overcoming Giants
Fill in the blank. Scripture: “For we wrestle not against __and __ but against principalities…”
Eph 6:12
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities…”
Eph 6:12
Fill in the blank. Scripture: Acts 2:17 says “I will pour out my ___ upon all flesh”
Acts 2:17 says “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh”
Fill in the blank. Scripture: James 4:7 says “ Therefore __ to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Fill in the blank. Scripture: 2 Cor 10:3 says: “For through we ___ in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.”
2 Cor 10:3 For through we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
James 1:8 “ A double minded man is ___in all his ways.
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
What are Spiritual Giants?
Spiritual hindrances that oppose God, challenge the authority, promises, and purposes of God.
Fill in both blanks. Scripture: Matthew 24:12 NIV says “ Because of the ___ of wickedness, the ___ of most will grow cold.
Matthew 24:12 NIV says “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.
Fill in the blank. Luke 9:23 says “ Then he said to them all, if anyone ___ to come after me, let him ___ himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all, if anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Fill in the blanks. 2 Cor 10:5 says “___ down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of ___, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ”
2 Cor 10:5 says “Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ”
Fill in the blank. Scripture: James 4:8 says: “Draw nigh to ___, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hand ye ___; and purity your hearts, ye double minded.
James 4:8 says: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hand ye sinners; and purity your hearts, ye double minded.
What do Giants seek to produce?
Name something that we learned.
Fear. Create intimidation, establish strongholds, delay God’s promise, oppress
God’s people, influence territories and resist spiritual advancement
Fill in the blanks: Scripture: Arise, shine; For your ___ has come! And the glory of the ___ is risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1 NKJV
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1 NKJV
What did we learn about submission in Overcoming ME?
Yielding fully to God's authority, truth, will, and ways. Instead of elevating self-rule (me)
Fill in the blanks. Scripture: Isaiah 55:8 says “ For my ___ are not your ___. Nor are your ways, My ___, says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts. Nor are your ways, My ways, says the Lord.
What is double-mindedness?
A divided heart, wearing loyalty, failure to fully trust God, and attempting to serve God while remaining attached to the world.
Name one characteristic of spiritual giants?
Giants are territorial, they command fear, they magnify themselves and challenge identity.
Fill in the blanks. Scripture:
2 Tim 3:1-2 says “But know this, that in the ___ ___ perilous times will come: For men will be __of themselves, ___ of money, boasters proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful…”
2 Tim 3:1-2: But know this, in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful…
What does “me” exalted look like? Name one thing we learned.
This looks like wanting my own way, wanting control, following emotions over truth, protecting pride, isolating, avoiding correction, and struggling with surrender.
What is a worldview?
The framework through which you: interpret life, understand truth, process experiences, and make decisions. It becomes your perspective, perception and your point of view.
In recognizing double-mindedness, what is one sign that we could see within ourselves?
Signs in Ourselves: Constant wavering between decisions, inconsistent spiritual discipline, trusting God only when circumstances are favorable, living differently depending on the environment, struggling between conviction and compromise, starting spiritually strong but failing to remain steadfast.
How do you overcome giants? Name one or two things we learned.
We overcome by seeing giants correctly, strengthening your covenant awareness, speaking God’s word, and advancing instead of retreating
In staying connected to the Body, what do last day believers need?
Name two out of the five things we learned.
Spiritual family, accountability, prayer, discipleship and community
What does me surrendered look like? Name two things we learned.
Yielding to God’s way, trusting God, following truth over emotions, embracing humility, staying accountable, receiving correction, choosing surrender daily.
What is a biblical worldview?
God is the highest authority, scripture defines truth, Christ is the model, Holy Spirit transforms the mind, truth is not based on culture/feelings, obedience matters more than preferences.
What does it mean to be single-minded?
Having wholehearted devotion to God with undivided loyalty, focus, and trust.
It means: one heart, one pursuit, one allegiance, and one direction.