Ice Breaker Question: When conflict or pressure shows up in your life, is your first instinct to see it as physical, emotional, or spiritual? Why?

1. Foundation Truth: There Is a Real Spiritual Battle
Read: 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:12, John 10:10
Discussion:

1. What stands out to you about the way the enemy is described in these passages?
2. Why do you think Scripture emphasizes being watchful and sober-minded?
3. How does knowing the battle is spiritual change the way we respond to conflict?

2.  Jesus Is the Only Legitimate Door
Read: John 10:7–9,  Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 1:13–14
Discussion:

1. What does it mean personally that Jesus calls Himself “the door”?
2. How does being “sealed” by the Holy Spirit affect your confidence in spiritual warfare?
3. What difference is there between religion and entering through Christ Himself?

3. CLOSE THE GATES: Identify Open Doors
Read: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 4:1
Possible “open doors” discussed in Scripture:

• Occult involvement or false spiritual practices
• Ungodly media consumption
• Sexual sin
• Bitterness, unforgiveness, pride
• Trauma left unhealed
• Generational sin patterns (Exodus 20:5)

Discussion:

1. Why is it important not to be ignorant of the enemy’s schemes?
2. How can unforgiveness or hidden sin function like an “open door”?
3. What is the difference between condemnation and conviction?

4. Repent and Renounce
Discussion:

1. What does true repentance look like beyond just saying “sorry”?
2. Why is renouncing sin important in addition to confessing it?
3. How does knowing Christ lives in you change your view of spiritual authority?

3. Replace With God’s Presence and Word
Discussion:

1. Why is it dangerous to remove sin without replacing it with truth?
2. What practical ways can we “treasure” God’s Word in our hearts?

4. Guard and Maintain
Discussion:

1. What daily habits help guard your spiritual life?
2. Where do you need to grow in watchfulness?

Closing Prayer Focus:

• Repentance and cleansing
• Renouncing open doors
• Filling with the Holy Spirit
• Strength to remain watchful
• Confidence that Christ has already overcome