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6. Sasha was a beautiful woman who had the potential to be anything she wanted, yet her self-esteem was extremely low. Among other things, she believed she had to settle for a “sex only” relationship with Hunter. How does Satan attack our self-esteem to make us feel we are unworthy of the abundant life that comes from obedience to God and His Word which in turn puts us in a position to receive His blessings? Read
Luke 7:38–44; 1 Peter 3:3–4; James 4:8
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1. Initially, David was held in bondage by secrets in his past. How does Satan use secrets and deception to keep people from reaching their fullest potential? Read
Genesis 3:1–6; Isaiah 43:18–19; Luke 4:1–13
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2. Through his association with Anya, David came to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and resolve past secrets that were dominating his life. How can believers resolve to allow God to use them to reach others and help them find the way to Him? Read
2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Corinthians 11:3
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ORD
1. In a sermon, Pastor Ford admonished her parishioners to “practice the presence of God.” How can living in constant awareness of God's presence help believers to abstain from sin? Read
Psalm 143:8; 1 Timothy 5:22; 2 Timothy 2:22
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2. Pastor Ford explained to Anya that as she grew in the Lord, she no longer experienced being angry with Him. Is anger at God a sign of spiritual immaturity? How can believers learn to allow God's will to manifest without anger? Read
Psalm 40:8; Psalm 143:10; Matthew 6:10; 26:42; Hebrews 10:9
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