Small Group Guide

Opening Prayer

Father, we come as ordinary people carrying great multitudes. Meet us here as You met Jehoshaphat.

Reading Aloud

• Read 2 Chronicles 20:1-2 aloud, going around the circle by verse.
• Then read Rev. Dr. Lewis's chapter overview together.

Discussion Questions

1. Where has 'godliness protects me from suffering' quietly shaped your theology?
2. Name one Engedi in your life — a stronghold that is rationing hope.
3. How does 'common to man' change the way you speak about your trouble?

Sharing Circle

Give each member 90 seconds — no more, no less — to name one place in their own life where the chapter has landed. No cross-talk during the circle.

Prayer for One Another

Pair off. Each partner prays one sentence for the other, using the chapter's language. Trade partners each week so the group knits together.

Send-Off

Read Rev. Dr. Lewis's closing prayer for Chapter I aloud, in unison, and send one another home.

Opening Prayer

Father, teach us to fear rightly and to consecrate ourselves to You in prayer.

Reading Aloud

• Read 2 Chronicles 20:3-12 aloud, going around the circle by verse.
• Then read Rev. Dr. Lewis's chapter overview together.

Discussion Questions

1. What Verse-12 sentence do you need to say aloud tonight?
2. Which of the A.S.K. postures does your current prayer require?
3. Where in your life is fear driving you toward pride rather than prayer?

Sharing Circle

Give each member 90 seconds — no more, no less — to name one place in their own life where the chapter has landed. No cross-talk during the circle.

Prayer for One Another

Pair off. Each partner prays one sentence for the other, using the chapter's language. Trade partners each week so the group knits together.

Send-Off

Read Rev. Dr. Lewis's closing prayer for Chapter II aloud, in unison, and send one another home.

Opening Prayer

Father, open our ears to the Jahaziel voices You have placed among us.

Reading Aloud

• Read 2 Chronicles 20:13-17 aloud, going around the circle by verse.
• Then read Rev. Dr. Lewis's chapter overview together.

Discussion Questions

1. Who has been a Jahaziel in your life? Tell the group about them.
2. Where has 'stand still' become an excuse for stalling?
3. Where is God fighting for you — and you are still expected on the field?

Sharing Circle

Give each member 90 seconds — no more, no less — to name one place in their own life where the chapter has landed. No cross-talk during the circle.

Prayer for One Another

Pair off. Each partner prays one sentence for the other, using the chapter's language. Trade partners each week so the group knits together.

Send-Off

Read Rev. Dr. Lewis's closing prayer for Chapter III aloud, in unison, and send one another home.

Opening Prayer

Father, receive our praise before we see the outcome. Let our worship be trust made audible.

Reading Aloud

• Read 2 Chronicles 20:18-21 aloud, going around the circle by verse.
• Then read Rev. Dr. Lewis's chapter overview together.

Discussion Questions

1. Where has your praise become technique?
2. Name your Tekoa — the elevated wilderness God has placed you in.
3. What would it look like this week to send the choir before the army?

Sharing Circle

Give each member 90 seconds — no more, no less — to name one place in their own life where the chapter has landed. No cross-talk during the circle.

Prayer for One Another

Pair off. Each partner prays one sentence for the other, using the chapter's language. Trade partners each week so the group knits together.

Send-Off

Read Rev. Dr. Lewis's closing prayer for Chapter IV aloud, in unison, and send one another home.

Opening Prayer

Father, we ascend the watch tower to see what You have already done.

Reading Aloud

• Read 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 aloud, going around the circle by verse.
• Then read Rev. Dr. Lewis's chapter overview together.

Discussion Questions

1. Where in your life have praise and power occurred in the same moment?
2. What coalition arrayed against you dismantled itself?
3. Climb the watch tower. What can you see now that you could not see then?

Sharing Circle

Give each member 90 seconds — no more, no less — to name one place in their own life where the chapter has landed. No cross-talk during the circle.

Prayer for One Another

Pair off. Each partner prays one sentence for the other, using the chapter's language. Trade partners each week so the group knits together.

Send-Off

Read Rev. Dr. Lewis's closing prayer for Chapter V aloud, in unison, and send one another home.

Opening Prayer

Father, teach us to gather the spoils and then to bless Your Name in the valley of Berachah.

Reading Aloud

• Read 2 Chronicles 20:25-30 aloud, going around the circle by verse.
• Then read Rev. Dr. Lewis's chapter overview together.

Discussion Questions

1. Describe your Valley of Berachah.
2. What fourth-day discipline of blessing do you need to build?
3. What act of posterity will you leave for the next generation?

Sharing Circle

Give each member 90 seconds — no more, no less — to name one place in their own life where the chapter has landed. No cross-talk during the circle.

Prayer for One Another

Pair off. Each partner prays one sentence for the other, using the chapter's language. Trade partners each week so the group knits together.

Send-Off

Read Rev. Dr. Lewis's closing prayer for Chapter VI aloud, in unison, and send one another home.