Small Group Questions

February 8 - 14

Sermon Series: What in the World

Week 2

Ice Breaker, if Needed:

If animals could suddenly speak, which animal would be the best conversationalist?

Discussion Questions for Small Groups or Individual Study


  1. Review how the Enemy schemes against us. What tools does he deploy to maximize distance and distrust between God and His people? Why is it crucial to be aware of his strategies? How ready and equipped are you to engage in warfare against the Enemy? 

  2. Where do you begin to mount your defense? Why might identifying your weak spots be a good place to begin? Read Matthew 4:2-4. Why did Satan tempt Jesus when He was hungry? Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. What does a prowling lion seek? Take time to ‘walk the field of your heart” and survey where the Enemy sees opportunity to attack. 

  3. How do you keep an opportunistic lion outside? Identifying “open gates” to close, guard, or repair, is critical. How is making vows an open gate? What is the danger of “I always…”, “I never…”, “I must…”? How does Satan exploit these vows? Why are your wounds an open gate? How are lies an open gate? 

  4. What is the role of declaring and maintaining boundaries in spiritual warfare? Why does it matter where you hammer your stakes in the ground? What does a smartly-placed fence anticipate and prevent?

  5. We aren’t created to fight on our own! Who can you confidently bring into your battles? How are you a worthy warrior for your friends or family facing their own battles? 

  6. Do you know how to fight the Enemy? 

  • Pray with authority and declaration! 

  • Read Proverbs 18:21. What is the power of the tongue? What authority does God grant in the name of His Son, Jesus? Share stories of answered prayer after praying with authority and declaration. 

  • Pray His Word and stand on its truth! 

  • Read Ephesians 6:10-11

  • What does it mean to declare His Word or stand on His Word? What does the Word contain? Why does it repel the Enemy? Share examples from Scripture. 

  • How does the Enemy use trials and personal struggles to gain a foothold? Speak the Word over your life!