F. BECOMING AND GROWING AS A DISCIPLE

At a men’s conference a number of years ago, we taught the concept of the power of God flowing through us. However, when it came to coaching, one man had trouble thinking about how this illustration represents true power in his life. He knew that God had not given him a spirit of fear. But the fear persisted.  We worked on these steps to help him personally see what had to happen to have power in his life.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.

1. What does it mean that God did not give us a spirit of fear?

2. How would you define having a spirit of power?

3. How are power, love, and a sound mind essential for a balanced life?

4. How would you define a sound mind? Good decisions? Discipline?

1. What steps can you take to deal with your fear?

2. How do you grasp the connection to power?

3. What has been your experience of having power in your life?

4. Which of these three is most evident in your life?

5. What steps can you take to bring power, love, and discipline into your life?

1. What is the most important part of this lesson to you? Explain.

2. How do you see applying aspects of this lesson to your life?

3. When do you feel would be the best time to make that application?

4. What do you hear the Lord speaking to you about this right now?