Puyallup Nazarene Church
We followers of Jesus have been invited to participate in his resurrected life. What he has done for us is to be experienced by us. Jesus has come to give us an abundant life, and this life is expanded in our nurtured and growing relationship with him. In this teaching we learn to use the tools of forgiveness and prayer to experience more of Christ's freedom in our own lives.
2 Corinthians 10:1-5 NIV
Question: What do you do when you are offended or wounded?
Diagram #1: "Applying forgiveness as an antiseptic."
Colossians 1:13-14 NIV
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NIV
Question: How do you battle temptation when it comes against you?
Diagram #2: Praying by "Flagging it"
James 4:7-8 NIV
Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV
Avoiding a tragedy...and experiencing resurrection living!
Discussion and Application Questions for Group Life Communities and Personal Study- 2 Corinthians 10: 3-6
Observe-
- From this passage, how would you describe Paul’s tone? What words in the passage help you to interpret his tone and attitude?
- What is the difference between the world’s warfare and the weapons of the Christian?
- What is a stronghold? What is the power we have that Paul talks about in v. 4?
Interpret-
- Why is it important to take every thought captive? What makes this a difficult discipline?
- Where do you feel that Christians today are utilizing their spiritual weapons? Where are Christians influenced by the weapons of the world?
- How does your resurrection life give you boldness to confront worldly ideas that are contrary to the gospel?
Apply-
- In what ways do you need to go to battle for your thoughts and attitudes this week?
- Name a stronghold that your group can pray for you about?
- Where do you need to apply forgiveness as an antiseptic so you can heal?
- How can you take the temptations and challenges you face this week and ‘flag’ them to pray for someone else? Who will you pray for as you ‘flag’ your struggle?
Follow up
As we live into these Four Principles for Living the Missio Dei:
*Share in life with people who do not yet know Jesus.
*Inspire others to know and follow Jesus by living your faith attractively.
*Grow with others in your faith and obedience.
*Serve others with sacrificial love.
- What conversations can you have with believers to encourage them to live faithfully this week?
- In what ways can you testify to the work of Jesus through words and service?
