Believing is in Jesus not in Ourselves
Get to Know the Group
What is something that you are an expert in?
God’s Words of Grace
Mark 9:14-27
What were the disciples and the teachers of the Law arguing about? _______________________________
Why does Jesus say that the disciples couldn’t drive out the demon? _______________________________
Where do we find our power to fight these spiritual battles? ______________________________________
In what way has Jesus completely defeated the devil?
Find the Oasis for Life
Why does it feel like we can fight these battles on our own? Why can that be dangerous for our faith?
What are some temptations that we commonly face? What are some Scripture passages or ideas from Scripture we can use to fight these temptations?
(Write the names of requested prayers on the lines below)
Group Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for the grace that you show us. We are involved in these spiritual battles day after day, and we ask you to help point us to you as the source of this power in these battles. Thank you for giving us your Word which has the tools we need and continue to strengthen our faith in you where we know that you will always protect us. We also offer up in prayer to you ________________, _____________, ________________, _______________. Bless us as we go our separate ways with faith in your promises and comfort in your eternal defeat of the devil. Amen.