Group Notes | July 10

Overcomer: Overcoming Perilous Times
July 10, 2016
Pastor Jonathan Falwell

 

Open:

When we think of being victorious—or being an overcomer—we generally assume we’ve persevered through something big. But overcoming can begin with small things we want to eliminate from our lives. Can you give some examples?

Today we continue to study what it takes to be victorious as we go through periods of trouble, focusing on the life of Moses for our example. We are particularly going to consider the qualities needed when times of great peril come to us personally, as a family unit, or in our country. We need these qualities now more than ever.

Discuss:

  1. Read Exodus 2:11-19. Imagine your life as Moses must have been raised. Surely, however he learned of his heritage, he could not block their slavery from his mind as he strolled Egypt. Can you speculate how he may have felt?
  2. What type of thoughts may have gone through his head as he came closer to the time when he knew he was going to align himself with them? Would you assume he had given much thought to their plight?

Be Realistic About What Is Going On

  1. Read verses 11-14 again. Moses did not ignore the predicament the Israelites were in. What can you learn from his actions? Why is it so much easier to close your eyes to the pain of others, rather than becoming involved?
  2. What were some of the sacrifices he knew he would be making as he took up their cause? Do you consider a sacrifice you might have to make if you act to help someone?

Be Willing to Get Involved

  1. Read verse 15. Moses was correct in realizing his involvement was going to cost him his royal position in Egypt. Who are some people in your family or friends who lay their life on the line every day? How can you help?

When Trouble Surrounds You, Don’t Stop Doing the Right Thing

  1. Read verses 16-19. It would have been easy for Moses to turn away from helping everyone after fleeing for his life. What circumstances in these verses show that he had the quality of being a true “Overcomer” deep inside?
  2. When you have been persecuted for doing right, do you tend to hibernate, or keep going? Can you give an example?
  3. In what ways does the faith of Moses challenge you in your daily life?
  4. As we study the life of Moses, Who else sacrificed everything—a throne, power, authority—to lay down His life for people who didn’t receive Him?

Close:

The example of Moses is incredible as you think of the staggering sacrifice he was willing to make. It had to have been a constant source of grief to see his own people in captivity. As you break up into small groups, discuss whether you find it easier to hibernate or ignore the pain others are going through, or whether you are one who will step forward and help? Pray for each other, for perilous times have indeed hit our land. It will be at great personal risk that you follow the example of Moses, seeing a need, taking action, and serving. Be an example to those who are watching you!

Memory Verse: Exodus 3:7: “And the LORD said, ‘I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.’”

Focal Passage: Exodus 2:11-19

 

 

 

 

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