7.5.26 Huddle
Opening Discussion
What are some freedoms you take for granted?
Read and Discuss
2 Timothy 1:7
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
What are some ways Christians might give into fear?
For a follower of Jesus, what might be some things people are timid about?
When people think of Christians, do they think of power, love, and self-discipline? Why or why not?
How can you rely on the Spirit to give you power, love, and self-discipline?
If you let the Spirit guide you in those things each day, what might change in your life?
What are some ways you fight against fear using the Lord’s power?
2 Corinthians 10:3-6
3 For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, 4 since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5 and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. 6 And we are ready to punish any disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
What does Paul mean that we “do not wage war according to the flesh?”
Give some examples of strongholds in people’s lives.
How can God demolish those strongholds?
How is taking a thought captive different from just thinking about something else?
What are some ways you can take every thought captive to obey Christ?
When your thoughts go to places you know they shouldn't, what are some scripture you turn to to take those thoughts captive?
Discipleship Questions
What is one area of your life where you are letting fear win?
What can you do this week to give that over to the Lord?
What is a pervasive thought that you keep dwelling on that you need to take captive?
How can you give that over to the Lord?
Memorize it!
2 Timothy 1:7
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Prayer Focus
For today’s prayer I thought I’d list some verses that are good to memorize to help you take every thought captive. Pray through these verses and commit them to memory for those moments when your dark/intrusive thoughts start to take over.
Romans 8:28
28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 12:2
2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
1 Corinthians 10:13
13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear it.
Psalm 139:17-18
17 How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!
18 I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!
Psalm 119:11
I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.