Breaking Free by Beth Moore
Week 2: Chapter 1 — The Roots of Captivity
Read Chapter 1 of Breaking Free. Primary Scripture: Isaiah 43:8–13; 2 Corinthians 10:3–5.
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Every stronghold has a root system, and this chapter asks us to do the uncomfortable work of tracing our bondage back to where it began.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Moore argues that spiritual strongholds are almost always constructed over time rather than appearing overnight. What kinds of experiences, thought patterns, or wounds does she identify as common building materials for strongholds?
2.She draws on 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 — 'weapons…mighty in God for pulling down strongholds…casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.' What specifically does Moore say is 'exalting itself against the knowledge of God' in the life of a bound Christian?
3.Moore uses the imagery of Israel becoming spiritually blind and deaf (Isaiah 43:8) even while claiming covenant relationship with God. How can someone be genuinely saved and yet functionally blind to certain areas of spiritual reality in their life?
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