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LOVE & WAR

LOVE & WAR

DEVELOP YOUR DISCERNMENT

DEVELOP YOUR DISCERNMENT

MARCH 11, 2018 1 JOHN 4:1-6

MARCH 11, 2018 1 JOHN 4:1-6

BIG MOVE: Protect your life by developing your DISCERNMENT.

BIG MOVE: Protect your life by developing your DISCERNMENT.

1. Be VIGILANT because ungodly spirits are real.

1. Be VIGILANT because ungodly spirits are real.

2. MATURE your ability to identify God’s Spirit.

2. MATURE your ability to identify God’s Spirit.

3. Test your discernment within the BODY of Christ.

3. Test your discernment within the BODY of Christ.

“Discernment starts with an awareness of other spirits that could deceive us, it continues by identifying God’s Spirit through knowing Jesus, and it is secured and protected within the body of Christ.”

PULPIT CURRICULUM 1 JOHN 4:1-6

“Discernment starts with an awareness of other spirits that could deceive us, it continues by identifying God’s Spirit through knowing Jesus, and it is secured and protected within the body of Christ.”

PULPIT CURRICULUM 1 JOHN 4:1-6

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Why does John encourage us to “test the spirits”? How does this change the way we accept or reject teaching from others? ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Read 1 John 4:1–3 and identify the criterion John gives to “test the spirits.” ____________________ __________________________________________________________________

Why does John encourage us to “test the spirits”? How does this change the way we accept or reject teaching from others? _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Read 1 John 4:1–3 and identify the criterion John gives to “test the spirits.”____________________ __________________________________________________________________

The call to be vigilant regarding spiritual discernment goes hand in hand with our knowledge of God’s Word. The more we study and immerse ourselves in the Word of God, the more we develop our “Discernment Radar System.” How do you respond when you need to test the spirits? Mark where you are below.

The call to be vigilant regarding spiritual discernment goes hand in hand with our knowledge of God’s Word. The more we study and immerse ourselves in the Word of God, the more we develop our “Discernment Radar System.” How do you respond when you need to test the spirits? Mark where you are below.

Aware, vigilant, and able to respond rightly

Unaware, naïve, and unable to respond

Aware, vigilant, and able to respond rightly

Unaware, naïve, and unable to respond

A right confession of Jesus leads to a right identification of the Spirit of God. The Spirit of God will never contradict the reality of Jesus. If the Word of God leads us to the person of Jesus, why is our time in God’s Word so important? _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Confessing Jesus is not all about mental knowledge, but rather it’s about living in line with the implications and application of our knowledge of Him. Share an attribute of Jesus or His Gospel and how it is impacting your life. ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ From the list below, where do you need to grow the most when making a decision? 1. Quickly eliminate unbiblical options 2. Pray for God’s wisdom 3. Test your discernment before a decision is made 4. Weigh heavily the counsel of the body of Christ 5. Find the right amount of counselors 6. Make the decision on trust God How does testing your discernment within the body of Christ lead to security and protection of your life? __________________________________________________________________

A right confession of Jesus leads to a right identification of the Spirit of God. The Spirit of God will never contradict the reality of Jesus. If the Word of God leads us to the person of Jesus, why is our time in God’s Word so important? _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Confessing Jesus is not all about mental knowledge, but rather it’s about living in line with the implications and application of our knowledge of Him. Share an attribute of Jesus or His Gospel and how it is impacting your life. ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ From the list below, where do you need to grow the most when making a decision? 1. Quickly eliminate unbiblical options 2. Pray for God’s wisdom 3. Test your discernment before a decision is made 4. Weigh heavily the counsel of the body of Christ 5. Find the right amount of counselors 6. Make the decision on trust God How does testing your discernment within the body of Christ lead to security and protection of your life? __________________________________________________________________

Consider what you circled from the list above. What step will you take this week to develop the “Discernment Radar System” in your life? Why is your small group essential in the development of your discernment? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Consider what you circled from the list above. What step will you take this week to develop the “Discernment Radar System” in your life? Why is your small group essential in the development of your discernment? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

WEEK 11: DAY 2: 1 Samuel 15 DAY 1: 1 Samuel 12 DAY 3: 1 Samuel 16

DAY 4: 1 Samuel 17 DAY 5: 1 Samuel 18

DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection

WEEK 11: DAY 2: 1 Samuel 15 DAY 1: 1 Samuel 12 DAY 3: 1 Samuel 16

DAY 4: 1 Samuel 17 DAY 5: 1 Samuel 18

DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection