REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“The Power To Overcome”

ICEBREAKER: What is your favorite sport and why? (Remember shopping could be a sport in some places. It takes real athletic skill to maneuver the malls.)

TEXT: John 16:33, Rev 2:1-3:2I

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Look up Revelations 2:1-3:21 and try to identify at least 7 or more things God promises to overcomers.

a.____________________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________________

c.____________________________________________________

d.____________________________________________________

e.____________________________________________________

f.____________________________________________________

g.____________________________________________________

h.____________________________________________________

i.____________________________________________________

2. Name a philosophy, lifestyle, or value that the world teaches

or follows that is contrary to God’s Word. See if you can find

a scripture that supports your position. (i.e. If it feels good, do

it.)

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3. Of the list below, what do you think is the most difficult thing

to overcome? Why?

a. Betrayal

b. Temptation

c. Grief & Sorrow

d. Addiction

e. Depression

f. Disappointment

g. Fear

h. Control

i. ____________________________________________________

4. I Samuel 30 tells the story of how David and his mighty men

won in battle, then lost their family, home and possessions, then pursued and recovered all. Look and the list below and pick one area that you feel like you are winning and one that you are fighting to win.

a. Occupation

b. Marriage

c. Relationships

d. Home

e. Health

f. Spiritual maturity

g. Education

h. Finances

i. Emotions

j. Finding Balance

k. Prayer and Bible study

l. Diet

m. __________________________________________________

5. How does Romans 12:21 tell us to overcome evil? What does

that mean to you and why is it so hard?

6. Read 1John 5:4 & 2:15 What does it mean to love the world in

these verses?

7. Which of the following things in the world does the world teach us to value or love most?

a. Popularity & Fame

b. Power & Control

c. Revenge

d. Brand name clothing

e. Prestige

f. Greed

g. Lust

h. No Responsibility

i. Fortune

j. __________________________________________________

8. How does Revelation 12:11 tell us that the saints overcame? Give us a testimony of how God has helped you to overcome.