Day Five

Claiming the Truth - pgs 40-41


Realize
1. What are the three steps that will help us move from spiritual bondage to freedom?


Reflect
2. How does the Truth counter lies?
3. What does the Bible say about Truth in the following verses?
Psalm 33:4, Psalm 51:6, John 8:32, John 17:17, 2 Timothy 2:15
4. Read John 14:15-17 and 16:13. What is the Holy Spirit's role in helping us discern and walk in the Truth?


Respond
5. Can you identify and specific area(s) of bondage in your life-any area where you are not walking in freedom?(see pages 17, 40-41 for examples of common types of bondage)
6. "Every area of bondage in our lives can be traced back to a lie". Ask God to help you during the course of this study to discover what lie(s) you have believed that my have placed you in bondage. Also ask the Lord to show you the truth from His Word that counters Satan's lie.


Prayer for the day
Lord, I pray that You will show me clearly what lies I have believed. Then show me the Truth that will set me free. Thank You for Your Word and for Your Holy Spirit that point me to the Truth. Help me to claim Your Truth and to walk in Your Truth today and every day. Amen.




Answers to Bible trivia questions:
1. Gideon (Judges 8:30)
2. Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:23-26)
3. Naomi (Ruth 4:15)