Discussion Questions
Expand1. Do you enjoy movies with a military or war theme/historical retelling? Why or why not?
2. In the passage or message, what was encouraging, challenging, confusing, or enlightening?
3. Pastor Quintin talked about declaring war in the spiritual and moral realm in 4 areas:
A. Break free from financial bondage.
B. Reject passivity and procrastination.
C. Push back on gossip and troublemaking.
D. Escape the trap of lust and sexual wrongdoing.
Which of these stand out to you as important or impactful?
4. If we find ourselves in a financial bind of any kind, Solomon’s advice is to “free yourself” and “humble yourself” and to take action quickly. Which of these actions are the most challenging. Why?
5. In what ways do passivity and procrastination make any problem worse?
6. Gossip and troublemaking are destructive. What’s the best way to counter their influences?
7. Our culture is largely unaware of God’s design for sexuality, of his desire for our flourishing, or of the dangers related to rejecting his wisdom.
What is one sentence of counsel you would offer someone in the area of sexuality? Be kind; be brief; be biblical.
8. Read Colossians 3:1-11. What teaching or command jumps out to you that reinforces the idea of declaring war on things that threaten our spiritual well being?
