Small Group Questions

1)   Did you play war games as a child?

2)   Do you think war and aggression are just part of human life?

3)   The Apostle Paul seems to take our warring spirit and re-direct it, away from people, and to those things that are evil and hurtful. Do you agree with his strategy in using the war analogy in this way? What do you think Paul meant that we fight against principalities and powers in the heavenly realms"?

4)   Pastor George believes churches need to proclaim Jesus boldly because of the power of God to change lives that, in turn, can prevent bodily hurt and fight evil instead. How can churches do that?

5)   If you feel comfortable doing so, what is in your own heart (anger, jealousy, etc.) that needs to be addressed to bring peace to you and those you influence?