CG Questions

Key Takeaways:

1. God is our mighty warrior king who fights on behalf of His people.

2. Throughout Scripture, we see a consistent motif of God as the divine warrior.

3. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of this warrior king image, defeating evil and freeing captives.

4. We are invited to participate in God's story of redemption, but He remains the hero.

5. The armor of God is for our protection as we engage in spiritual battles.

Discussion Questions:

1. How does the concept of God as a "warrior king" impact your understanding of His character and/or your relationship with Him?

2. Reflect on the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. How can we practically apply the idea of "setting our face to seek the Lord" in hard times?

3. What does it mean for us that "the battle is the Lord's"? How can we remind ourselves of that in the midst of struggles?

4. How does the idea that "Jesus is the hero" compare to the cultural belief that we are the hero in our story? How can you point to Jesus as the hero of your story in your conversations with non-believers?

5. Review the application points in your sermon notes. Which one of these stands out to you? Do any of them particularly address something going on in your life right now?