Episode More Than Conquerors | Week 2
What are you conquering—or being conquered by? Explore how God’s surprising plan for His people to both conquer and be conquered is revealed throughout the Bible!
Chapter 6
The word “conqueror” can stir up a mix of emotions—both positive and negative. If you’d like to explore this complicated topic that’s found throughout the Bible, join the Discover the Word group for the continuation of the series called More Than Conquerors. Rasool Berry is leading Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Daniel Ryan Day as they ponder different instances of conquest found in Scripture and discover what it means for Christians to be More Than Conquerors.
Chapter 7
What if God’s idea of “conquering” is far greater than what the world could ever imagine? If you’d like to dive deeper into the idea of conquering that’s found throughout Scripture, grab a seat and join the Discover the Word group as they explore what Jesus said to His disciples about this often complicated topic. Discover what it means to be More Than Conquerors by following the example Jesus modeled for us.
Chapter 8
Is there a difference between conquering and winning? Join the Discover the Word group as they explore how the Bible’s vision of winning and conquering differs from the world‘s idea of overcoming. Discover that when the apostle Paul said we’re More Than Conquerors, we don’t get there by following the world’s playbook for success. We get there by following “the Jesus way,” which can seem counter cultural.
Chapter 9
Ever notice that Jesus’ vision for conquering can seem to be the exact opposite of what the world says? The way up is the way down. You often win, by losing. Well, if you’d like to dig deeper into what Jesus said about us being More Than Conquerors, join the Discover the Word group as they discover that God’s idea of conquering is beyond what we could imagine.
Chapter 10
What if the words “conquest” and “conqueror” didn’t always have to be negative? This week, the Discover the Word group has been continuing to explore the complex idea of conquest, and in this conversation, the group wraps up a series called More Than Conquerors. Join them to discover what the last book in the Bible—Revelation—reveals about God’s ultimate victory and how knowing that our story isn’t over yet can offer us hope for today.
About This Episode
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The word “conqueror” may make you feel uncomfortable for various reasons. But what if the Bible’s idea of conquest is better than we could ever imagine? As we ponder what it means for us to be more than conquerors through Him who loves us, let’s look to Jesus’ example of what it means to overcome. And let’s remember that His story isn’t over. May we be encouraged and remain confident that when it’s all said and done, Jesus will still be victorious.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- According to Jesus in Matthew 20:20–28, what are the characteristics of a true leader?
- How does John 16:33 help to encourage you despite whatever you may be facing?
- How does 1 John 4–5 help you better understand that we overcome by being conquered by God’s love?
- Revelation 12:13 describes God’s ultimate victory. How does this encourage you as you remember that our story isn’t over? over?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You that You have made me more than a conquer through Your perfect love! Help me to remember that You have the ultimate victory and that You can help me through every battle that comes my way.”
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