Sermon Highlights
My relationship with God isn’t achieved, it’s received – It’s a gift!
We can be in covenant with God and still in captivity – Admit your Midianites.
God’s peace without God’s priorities is always temporary.
Before you can defeat Midian, you must dethrone Baal – There’s a breakup before the breakthrough.
I didn’t break down because God wouldn’t let me break up with Him.
There are some lies you’ve believed that must die so you can live – Put that bull on the altar!
Scriptures
Judges 6:22-29 - Gideon tears down the altar to Baal and builds an altar to God.
Ephesians 2:13 - We were once far from God, but He has brought us near.
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Steven shared a story about a rating scale. What’s something that you would rate a 10/10 on your rating scale? (ex. a movie, a restaurant, a tv show)
Sermon Reflection
What was your highlight from this week’s sermon?
Discussion Questions
“Before you can defeat Midian, you must dethrone Baal – There’s a breakup before the breakthrough.” When have you experienced a breakthrough after breaking up with a wrong belief (Baal)?
“There are some lies you’ve believed that must die so you can live – Put that bull on the altar!” What lie do you need to place on the altar this week?
Additional Questions
“We can be in covenant with God and still in captivity – Admit your Midianites.” The first step to getting out of captivity is to admit the battle you're facing. What battle (Midianite) are you facing right now?
“God’s peace without God’s priorities is always temporary.” What do you need to reprioritize to experience God’s peace in your life?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven said, “My relationship with God isn’t achieved, it’s received – It’s a gift!" Where do you need to hold onto this reminder this week?
Pray that each group member will be able to see themselves as God sees them, embracing their identity in Christ and the freedom that comes with it. Ask God to reveal His truth to them and to replace any doubts or lies with His promises. Pray for the courage and faith to trust in what God says about them, enabling them to step into the freedom and purpose He has for their lives. Thank God for His unwavering love and guidance as they move forward in faith.