More Than A Survivor: Be Strong and Courageous

1. What is Christian Courage?
   1. It’s the willingness to say and do the right thing regardless of the earthly cost.
   2. It’s the God-given ability to take risks with the knowledge of God’s abiding presence.
2. When will we need this Courage?
   1. Human Opposition
   2. Spiritual Oppression
3. How do we get this Courage?
   1. Obedience – the Courageous Christian is the one who walks in obedience to God’s Word
   2. Daily Meditation – it’s the disciplined and prayerful reading, understanding reflection and applying God’s Word in all of life’s situations
4. What is the secret to be more than a survivor?
   1. Remaining or Abiding in Christ

Getting to Know You:

What challenging situations are you dealing with at present that require courage to obey God?

Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?

Digging Deeper:

1. Have you meditated on God’s Word today? What is God saying to you in your circumstance?
2. Why does meditation on God’s Word play such an important role in your life?
3. Do you agree that most people have some kind of fear? What about you? Name one or two things in your life that make you fearful. How does that affect your decision-making?
4. Why do you think the Lord so strongly emphasized the commandment “be strong and courageous?”
5. How does God help us not to be fearful or intimidated? What difference does mentioning His presence make?
6. How can you encourage others to courageously obey God despite the difficult circumstances in their lives?

Taking it Home:

What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message, and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?