First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you. Icebreaker idea: What's something you're looking forward to in the next month or so?

A way to pray: Pray for each other to stay focused on God's work and not give in to distraction, fear, or division. Continue to pray for NPBC's "great work" of seeing 2000 people baptized and connected to Jesus through the Word, prayer, and community by 2022.

For discussion:

• How does a relationship with Jesus help us recognize and overcome the enemy's schemes?
• What is the "great work" God has for his people today?
• Why are distraction, fear, and division such effective ways for the enemy to disrupt the work God wants to do in and through us?
• What are some of the most common distractions, fears, and divisions I deal with? How do I stay focused on God's work in these situations?