DEV 11PN Identity and Freedom in Christ

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=Session 11: Identity in Christ=

In this session, you will discover what the Bible has to say about our new identity in Christ and take steps to live in response to these truths.

Heart of a Leader

 * 1) What are you learning about abiding in Christ? How are you practicing abiding through His Word, prayer, obedience, PCS, relationships and fellowship?
 * 2) In what areas of your life do you find it challenging to obey God?
 * 3) What unresolved conflict do you have?
 * 4) In what areas are you believing God by faith, beyond your own ability?

Iron on Iron: Sharpening Myself and Others
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.”  


 * What is going well?
 * What is not going well? What obstacles are you facing?
 * What are possible solutions from the other group members?
 * What do you need to do to add the missing characteristics into each group?
 * Where will you start a new group or church this month?

I will _______ by _______

New Lesson
Discovery Bible Study - Identity
 * Thought Life: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:22-24
 * What did you like best? Why?

Section 1: I AM SIGNIFICANT


 * What caught your attention? (or What did you like best?) Why?

Section 2: I AM ACCEPTED


 * What caught your attention? (or What did you like best?) Why?

Section 3: I AM SECURE


 * What caught your attention? (or What did you like best?) Why?

Preparing for Mission

 * Rejecting the Old Man
 * What things are you still in bondage to or still practicing from your old life. Categories to consider:
 * Relationships with parents
 * Fear of evil spirits
 * Traditions of culture or previous religion
 * Unforgiveness toward others


 * Embracing the New Man
 * Which truth is hardest for you to accept? What is an attitude, action or belief that you need to change?

I will _______ by _______

WHO I AM IN CHRIST (Adapted from http://ficm.org/about-us/#!/who-i-am-in-christ)