Battlefield of the Mind
Chapter 1 Study questions
1.) Read Ephesians 6:12; John 8:44
a.) How does Satan attempt to defeat us?
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b.) What did Jesus call the
devil? ___________________________________________________
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c.) In what way does Satan try
to bombard our mind to defeat us? _______________________
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d.) Explain the phrase: “One of
the devil’s strong points is patience.” _____________________
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2.) Read 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
a.) What are “strongholds,” and how does Satan attempt
to set them up in our mind?
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b.) Read the examples of
strongholds Mary and John encountered in the text and give an example of a
stronghold you have struggled with in your life.
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c.) How might this stronghold
have come about? _______________________________________
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3.) Read John 8:31-32; Mark 4:24
a.) How can we overcome strongholds?
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b.) How are we to use the
weapon of the Word of God to overcome strongholds?
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c.) Why are prayer and praise
effective weapons in overcoming strongholds?
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God never loses a battle. He has a definite battle plan
- and when we follow it, we always win! Praise and worship are really a
battle position! They confuse the enemy. When we take our position, we
will see the enemy’s defeat!
4.) Read Luke 4:18-19
a.) According to this passage, what has God promised
concerning the poor, the captives, the blind, the oppressed and others?
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b.) What can John and Mary ( in
the text) do that will set them free from their conflicting
problems?
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5.) Read 1 Corinthians 10:13
What does this verse say about God and the temptations
and trials we encounter while tearing down strongholds?
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