In Pursuit: Walking To Victory-Overcoming Life's Walls

 June 8, 2025
Small Group Discussion Guide

Opening Prayer
Start with a heartfelt prayer asking for God's presence, guidance, and wisdom during the discussion.

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today with grateful hearts for the opportunity to study Your Word. Open our minds and hearts to understand Your truths and apply them in our lives. We ask for Your guidance as we discuss the lessons from Joshua and the walls of Jericho. May Your Spirit lead us in our conversation. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Scripture Readings
Read through the foundational texts that were highlighted in the sermon for deeper understanding.

1. Joshua 6:1-5, 12-17, 24-27 - The story of Jericho and the miraculous fall of its walls.
2. 1 Kings 16:34 - The fulfillment of Joshua’s curse.
3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - God’s promise of victory through Christ.
4. Isaiah 55:8 - Understanding God’s ways.
5. Zechariah 4:6 - Victory through God's Spirit, not human effort.

Discussion Topics and Related Questions

1. The Walls We Face
   - Discussion Topic: Various internal and external walls.
   - Questions:
     - What are some internal walls like doubt or pride you face personally?
     - How do external challenges, such as social conflicts, affect your spiritual journey?

2. God's Unconventional Ways
   - Discussion Topic: God's methods versus human expectations.
   - Questions:
     - How do you react when God's ways seem unconventional or surprising?
     - Can you share a time when following God's path led to unexpected victory?

3. Trusting God in the Waiting
   - Discussion Topic: Patience and trust during God’s timing.
   - Questions:**
     - How do you maintain faith and patience when God's promises take time to fulfill?
     - How might ceasing to strive allow you to see God’s work clearer?

4. Miraculous Outcomes
   - Discussion Topic: The result of obedience and faith.
   - Questions:
     - How does the fall of Jericho’s walls inspire your personal faith?
     - In what areas of life can you encourage others with this story of faith and obedience?

Follow-Up Exercise
Encourage group members to identify a “wall” they are currently facing and take tangible steps to surrender it to God.

Exercise:
- Write down one internal and one external wall you wish to address.
- Pair up with another group member to pray and hold each other accountable in trusting God’s process.

Closing Prayer
Conclude the session by thanking God for His presence and asking for strength to apply the lessons learned.

Prayer Example:
"Father, thank You for speaking to our hearts today. As we go forth, help us to apply what we have learned and trust in Your divine plan. May the walls that stand before us crumble by Your power as we walk in faith and obedience. Bless us with courage and wisdom in the days ahead. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."