IDENTITY WEEK 3: YOU ARE AN OVERCOMER STUDY GUIDE
Key Scripture: Romans 8:31-37
Key Principles:
- You fight from a place of victory.
- You fight with supernatural weapons.
- You fight with a conquering mindset.
Discussion Questions:
Romans 8:31-37 and John 16:33. These verses show us that with Christ in our lives, we are overcomers.
• What battle or challenges are you facing that seem bigger than you? How is what you’re facing impacting your life?
• What are some of biggest challenges that you have overcome? How did overcoming these challenges change you?
• What are some ways that you have seen God produce good results out of bad situations?
• How have you witnessed Christ be a source of comfort and strength to you?
Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 We learn in this passage that as overcomers we fight with conquering attitudes and with supernatural weapons.
• How are the battles in your mind keeping you from overcoming the challenges you face? How can you develop a conquering attitude in your mind?
• Why is having a positive and conquering attitude so vital to overcoming the challenges we face and how can you better utilize the supernatural weapons that are available to you?
Next Steps: Commit to a step and live it out this week.
•One of the most powerful supernatural weapons in your arsenal is God’s Word. Reading the Bible can encourage you and replace your negative thoughts with positive and conquering ones. Take time this week to read the following verses about being an overcomer and let God’s strength come through and encourage you: 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 44:6-8, Luke 10:19, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 5:8-10 and Revelation 3:21.
• All of us are facing battles in our lives, but some of us are facing some battles that seem almost unwinnable such as addictions, financial problems or marital problems. Don’t face your battle alone. Seek help this week by sharing your battle with a friend in your Life Group, a parent, a pastor, mentor, teacher or anyone that you look up to for guidance. Talk it over with them and allow them to assist you in getting the help you need to overcome your battle.