Breaking Free by Beth Moore
Week 9: Chapter 8 — The Plumb Line of God's Word
Read Chapter 8 of Breaking Free. Primary Scripture: Isaiah 28:16–17; 2 Timothy 3:16–17.
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Every stronghold is ultimately built on a lie — and the only tool strong enough to dismantle lies is the truth of God's Word used with precision and faith.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Moore uses the image of a plumb line — an ancient measuring tool that reveals whether a wall is truly straight — as a metaphor for God's Word. What does this image communicate about the function of Scripture that a softer metaphor (like a 'guide' or a 'light') might miss?
2.Isaiah 28:16–17 speaks of God laying a 'tested stone, a precious cornerstone' as a foundation, then using a plumb line and a hatchet of hail to 'sweep away the refuge of lies.' What are the 'refuges of lies' Moore identifies as common hiding places for Christians?
3.She argues that the enemy's primary weapon is deception and that every stronghold is held in place by a lie the believer has accepted as true. Identify a lie you have believed (or still believe) about God, about yourself, or about your situation. What is the corresponding truth from Scripture?
a.How long did you (or have you) believed the lie before recognizing it as one?
b.What would it take to live as though the truth were actually truer than the lie?