THE PASSIONATE WARRIOR




King of Israel… "A warrior still dressing for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won."

1 Kings 20:11 NLT



THE WARRIOR AND HIS CAUSE




THE WARRIOR WHO ABANDONS HIS CAUSE BECOMES PASSIVE.



(Eve) also gave some to (Adam) who was with her, and he ate it.

Gen 3:6b



The warriors of Ephraim, though fully armed, turned their backs and fled when the day of battle came.

Psalm 78:9 NLT



THE WARRIOR WHO ABANDONS HIS CAUSE BECOMES ABUSIVE.



Then Saul sent the men back to see David and told them, "Bring him up to me in his bed so that I may kill him."

1 Samuel 19:15



THE WARRIOR PURSUING HIS CAUSE BECOMES CONSUMED WITH PASSION.

“How dare you turn my Father's house into a market!" His disciples remembered that it is written: "Zeal for your house will consume me."

John 2:16-17



THE PASSIONATE WARRIOR HAS




SOMEONE TO PROTECT.



“…Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes."

Nehemiah 4:14



Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God.

2 Samuel 10:12



A KINGDOM TO ADVANCE.



From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.

Matthew 11:12



“Before we can pray, ‘Lord, thy kingdom come,’ we must be willing to pray, ‘My Kingdom—Go!’”

Alan Redpath



Then the men of Israel retreated, 10 but (David) stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day…

2 Samuel 23:9b-10



CALLING ALL WARRIORS




Say to the nations far and wide: "Get ready for war! Call out your best warriors! Let all your fighting men advance for the attack! 10 Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Train even your weaklings to be warriors. 11 Come quickly, all you nations everywhere! Gather together in the valley." And now, O LORD, call out your warriors!

Joel 3:9-11 NLT




Discussion Questions:




Some warriors (and warrior princesses) are more passive. Others are more abusive. Which is a more common challenge for you? Talk about it.



God wants you to be a passionate warrior (or warrior princess). Without fanning the flame, your passion can grow cold. What helps you keep your passion hot?



What is the biggest thing God has shown you during the Warrior series?



1 Samuel 19:15, 2 Samuel 10:12, 1 Kings 20:11, Nehemiah 4:14, Psalm 78:9, Joel 3:9-11, Matthew 11:12 and John 2:16-17