Bible Study Questions on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment

Hello! I would be absolutely delighted to help you create some engaging discussion questions for your Sabbath School class this week 📖. These questions are designed to help your group dive deeper into Paul's counsel on spiritual warfare, discernment, and personal holiness 😇.

Sunday: Spiritual War

• Paul speaks of weapons that are "mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds"; what are some practical "spiritual weapons" we can use today to defend our minds against false theories 2 Corinthians 10:4SpTB02 33.2?

• How can we follow Paul's example of balancing "meekness and gentleness" with the "holy boldness" needed to confront error when it enters the church Matthew 11:297MR 357.1+1?

• Why is it essential to recognize that our true struggle is not against people ("flesh and blood"), but against spiritual forces of evil Ephesians 6:124SP 329.2?

Monday: Boasting in the Lord

• In what ways does the habit of "comparing ourselves among ourselves" distract us from the perfect pattern found in Christ 2 Corinthians 10:12CCh 80.4+1?

• If the only thing we should glory in is the knowledge of God's "lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness," how should this change the way we share our personal or church successes Jeremiah 9:24PCP 45.4?

• How can a spirit of rivalry or "selfish ambition" hinder the work of the Holy Spirit in our educational and church institutionsEd 225.4+1?

Tuesday: False Teachers Identified

• Paul warns that Satan can transform himself into an "angel of light"; what are the specific signs we should look for to distinguish between a true messenger and a "deceitful worker" 2 Corinthians 11:13-14TA 269.1+1?

• Jesus told us we would know teachers "by their fruits"; what kind of "fruit" in a person’s character or life is the most reliable evidence of their connection to God Matthew 7:16ST July 18, 1892, par. 2+1?

• Why is it so dangerous to rely on "fair speeches" or "exalted professions" instead of testing every doctrine by "the law and to the testimony" Isaiah 8:20MB 145.2?

Wednesday: Sufferings for the Sake of the Gospel

• Paul listed his many trials to prove his sincerity; how does our own willingness to endure hardship for Christ serve as a testimony to unbelievers 2 Corinthians 11:23-28ExV 27.6+1?

• When we face a "thorn in the flesh" or a difficult trial, how can we find comfort in the promise that God's grace is "sufficient" for us 2 Corinthians 12:7-9LP 175.4+1?

• What can we learn from the fact that Paul’s strength was actually "made perfect in weakness"GW92 441.2+1?

Thursday: Appeal to the Unrepentant

• What does it mean for us today to "examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith," and how is this different from merely analyzing our feelings 2 Corinthians 13:5RH February 28, 1907, Art. A, par. 1+1?

• Why does the presence of "debates, contentions, wraths, and strifes" indicate that a church is still in a "carnal" state rather than a spiritual one 2 Corinthians 12:20ST January 18, 1883, par. 19+1?

• Since "holy boldness" in prayer and service comes from a heart that is right with God, how can we help one another maintain a "conscience void of offense"VSS 267.2+1?

I hope these questions spark a wonderful and spirit-filled conversation in your class 🙏! If you need anything else to prepare for your lesson, just let me know 😇.