Group Notes | July 3

Overcomer: What Does It Take to Be an Overcomer?
July 3, 2016
Pastor Jonathan Falwell

 

Open:

A common expression is “You’re either going in to, coming out of, or in the middle of a crisis at all times.” Everyone wants to be able to look back and see that we came victoriously through the trials of life, and not be defeat. Can you think of an example?

Today we begin a new series, examining the qualities it takes to be victorious as we go through periods of trouble. We will focus on the life of Moses, a man who went through ordeals from birth to death, yet God called to do great things for Him. Let’s look at what made Moses an overcomer, and what we can learn from him.

Discuss:

  1. Read Hebrews 11:23-29. In these few short verses, Moses took a stand several times that showed extreme courage. What were they?
  2. How would you label Moses’ character—was he more concerned about pleasing God or having people like him? How can you be an overcomer if your goal is to please people?

Faith

  1. How did Moses determine his course of action each time? Why was that important?
  2. Read Hebrews 11:1. The definition of faith (complete trust or confidence in someone or a strong belief in God) is described further here. What role did his faith play in Moses’ decisions?
  3. We do not know how Moses knew the God of his fathers, or how he knew he was Hebrew, but what were some of the things he gave up to do God’s will?

Looking to God for Significance

  1. Read verse 24b-25. It is so easy to get your support or “validation” from your friends. What teaches you that only God’s promises can be relied on?
  2. In what ways does the faith of Moses challenge you in your daily life?

Recognition of What Matters

  1. Read verse 26. Can you share something you have given up recently because you desire to honor God more than treasures on earth?
  2. How conscious are you of serving Christ as you go about your daily routine?

Close:

Moses was definitely an overcomer! Born of humble beginnings at a time when Pharaoh decreed all Hebrew boys be killed at birth, to leading the Israelites for forty years, he faithfully kept his eyes on God. As you break up into small groups, be open with each other in sharing times you’ve failed to be victorious because you looked to people for help, rather than Christ. Pray for each other, as no one walks the Christian life without troubles or trials, and all need intercessory prayer. Be alert to choices as challenges come your way, and make the decision beforehand to be an overcomer this week. There are many Life Groups that will help you be triumphant in your walk (2 Cor. 2:14)!

Memory Verse: Exodus 2:24: “So God heard their groaning, and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.”

Focal Passage: Hebrews 11:23-29.

 

 

 

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