Exiles: Week Twenty

1 Peter 5:5-11

Three Action Steps We Should Pursue as we Wait for the Return of Christ:

  1. Be humble.

  2. Be on guard.

  3. Be encouraged.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:3-6

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Icebreaker: What was the best part of your week? What was the most difficult part of your week?

  2. What is the connection between humility and anxiety in this text? (Read V. 6-7, if needed)

  3. What are practical ways we can guard against the attacks of the devil? (V. 8) a. We all face the devil’s schemes and temptations daily. How can we, as a Life Group, be a better source of accountability for each other?

  4. Read verse 10 together. In what ways does this verse encourage you in your life right now?

  5. Read verse 9 together. Finish with prayer for the persecuted church.