Overcoming Anxiety &
The False Self
Anxiety shrinks the power of the gospel because it presents a false gospel; one of self-reliance rather than reliance on God. If we understand how anxiety works spiritually, in our bodies, and our belief systems, and then give that to God we can experience freedom, peace, love and joy in ways we never have before.
Overcoming anxiety requires a different set of tools. This 8-week series will provide you with some tools that if applied, I believe will lead us to encounter the actual good news of Jesus which always leads to freedom and life.
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01
Meaning of Anxiety
Discussion Questions
1. How would you describe your anxiety?
2. Of the four types of anxiety, which one do you relate to the most?
3. Can you share an example of how your anxiety has blocked your ability to be present with someone or blocked your capacity to notice God?
4. How have you seen anxiety cause harm in a person’s life or relationships?
02
THE FOUR SPACES OF ANXIETY
Discussion Questions
1. Do you tend to get bigger or smaller when anxious? What are some signs you manifest when you are anxious?
2. Which of the four spaces of anxiety do you think you manage well and which space do you need to do some work on?
3. Which of the five false needs do you relate to?
4. How does anxiety reduce your awareness of God’s presence?
03
RECOGNIZING ANXIETY
Discussion Questions
1. What were the signs that Elijah was experiencing anxiety? Read 1 Kings 19:3-4.
2. Anxiety reveals itself to you in four ways, which way do you normally recognize it in you?
3. What do you think about God’s provision for Elijah during his time of anxiety? How does God provide practical help for you when you are anxious? Read 1 Kings 19:5-21.
4. How does knowing your purpose help you with anxiety?
04
Sources of Internal Anxiety
Discussion Questions
1. Which of the seven sources of anxiety do you struggle
with the most?
2. What kinds of people do you judge?
3. Name a value you have that when it is violated gets you
upset?
4. Share your experience of putting together a life giving
list.
05
ANXIETY AND THE FALSE SELF
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Can you name something you think you need to be okay that you don’t really need?
2. What pattern of behavior or mindset do you need God to set you free from?
3. What do you need God to set you free to be able to do?
4. What do you give yourself to the most in terms of time, energy, and resources?
06
Following Jesus vs Becoming Like Jesus
Discussion Questions
What is something that would be very difficult to give up if you were asked to give it up?
What character trait/ behavior do you need to die to daily?
What new habites fo you need to cultivate in your life in order to be a more authentic disciple of Jesus?
How has dying to yourself brought you true joy?
07
07- Idols, Vows, & Stories We Tell Ourselves
Discussion Questions
1. Can you identify some idols in your life?
What do you live for when you are not living for Jesus?
What do you feel you need to be okay?
2. Can you name some of your childhood vows?
3. Where do you see the gospel of Jesus displacing the story you tell yourself? How is this freeing for you?
4. Ask the Lord to show you if you have made any vows that keeps you from trusting and obeying him completely. Then use the 4-step process to renounce those vows and share with someone you trust what you have done.