Study Guide: Days 22–28
Day 22 – Witness Relocation
In Christ, believers are spiritually placed in a ‘witness relocation program.’ Satan once sought to destroy us through sin, but when we trusted Jesus, our old identity died and we were given a completely new life hidden with Christ in God. The enemy may still look for the person we used to be, but that person no longer exists. We were crucified with Christ and raised with Him. This transformation grants true freedom from sin’s power and Satan’s accusations, as our identity is now fully secured in Christ’s victory.
Scripture: Colossians 3:3
Discussion Questions
- How does understanding your old self as ‘dead’ change the way you face temptation?
- What does it mean to have your life ‘hidden with Christ in God’?
Day 23 – The Pain of Poisonous Pleasures
Like a small lead BB embedded in flesh causing infection and pain, even ‘little sins’ can poison and cripple our spiritual health. Sin often appears harmless or pleasurable for a moment but ultimately leads to destruction and death. Galatians 5:17 reminds us that the flesh and Spirit are in constant conflict; tolerating sin is like nurturing a toxin that seeks to kill us. Through the Spirit’s power, believers must actively destroy sin’s hold, extinguishing the enemy’s fiery arrows and turning their affections back to God, who alone brings life.
Scripture: Romans 5; Galatians 5:17; Ephesians 6:16
Discussion Questions
- What are some ‘small sins’ that can poison spiritual growth?
- How does the Spirit help you fight against sin’s destructive power?
Day 24 – Lighting a Twelve-Year Fuse
Sin’s consequences are not always immediate. Like a slow burning fuse, it may take years before its full destructive force detonates, causing relational, physical, mental, and spiritual death. A 12 year descent into hopelessness and addiction ended only after crying out to Jesus. Setting the mind on the flesh leads only to death, but setting it on the Spirit brings life and peace. God’s promise is that regardless of circumstances, turning to Him daily results in transformation, freedom, and restored joy even when external problems persist.
Scripture: Romans 8:6
Discussion Questions
- Why is sin sometimes described as having a ‘long fuse’?
- What does it mean to ‘set the mind on the Spirit’ in daily life?
Day 25 – Your Pain Is Never in Vain
God never wastes pain. Through suffering, He deepens our hearts, builds compassion, and equips us to minister to others. The story of Ramsey Stone illustrates how God redeems even devastating tragedy, turning severe burns into a calling to heal and comfort others. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 assures that God comforts us in every affliction so we can extend His comfort to others. Scars may remain, but through God’s redemption, they become testimonies of His mercy and instruments for blessing future generations. Suffering, when surrendered to Him, produces eternal impact.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
Discussion Questions
- How has God used pain in your life to grow or change you?
- In what ways can you comfort others because of what God has brought you through?
Day 26 – Raining Prayer
Prayer mirrors the water cycle. Our petitions rise to heaven like evaporation, God sovereignly gathers and purifies them, and in His timing, He pours out blessings like rain. A drought in Haiti highlighted the desperate need for water, and when God answered with torrential rain, it sparked praise and faith. Similarly, our prayers never go unheard; they return as pure, life giving provision from God’s hand. Believers are called to trust this divine cycle, continually praying, believing, and then worshiping when God pours out His answers, knowing His timing and gifts are perfect.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:11
Discussion Questions
- How does the rain cycle help you better understand prayer?
- Why is thanksgiving an important part of the prayer process?
Day 27 – My Kids Own Everything
Just as children legally inherit everything their parents own, believers inherit every spiritual blessing through Christ. All New Testament promises find their ‘Yes’ in Jesus, meaning they belong to every child of God by faith. This inheritance is not earthly prosperity but the riches of a relationship with Christ: grace, strength, comfort, and eternal hope. Christians are called to live as true heirs, personally embracing God’s promises, saying ‘Amen’ to His Word, and giving thanks for His generous gifts that secure spiritual abundance now and forever.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20; Ephesians 1:3
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to be an heir of every spiritual blessing?
- How can you live as though these promises truly belong to you?
Day 28 – First Be Reconciled
Unresolved past wrongs often weigh heavily on our present struggles. True freedom sometimes requires humbly making amends with those we’ve harmed, regardless of the outcome. A personal story of confession and restitution to a former landlord demonstrates obedience to Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:23–24. Reconciliation lifted a burden and even opened doors for ministry. God calls believers to seek forgiveness and restore relationships as an act of worship, trusting Him to handle responses and outcomes. This step of obedience reflects Christ’s reconciling love and leads to deeper peace and freedom.
Scripture: Matthew 5:23–24; Ephesians 4
Discussion Questions
- Is there someone you need to seek forgiveness from?
- How does reconciliation reflect Christ’s love in your life?
