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Why do we keep falling back into the same broken patterns—even after meeting Jesus?

Most of us want Jesus to take away the bad stuff, our addictions, our shame, our past. And sometimes, He does. But what happens next? If we don’t intentionally fill the empty space with something better, something holy, something of the Spirit, then the darkness just moves back in, stronger than before. In Part 2 of the 35-Day Challenge, Jim Burgen digs deep into the roots of sin, the spiritual realm we pretend doesn’t exist, and what Jesus really came to defeat. This is not your Sunday School version of the Bible.

This is war, and it’s personal. Jesus didn’t just come to forgive you, He came to fill you. Through ancient texts, spiritual warfare, and real talk about depravity, Jim shows how Jesus tackles not one, but three curses that still haunt us today. The Cross wiped your slate clean, but the Holy Spirit is how you write a new story. If your life feels stuck in neutral—or worse, going backwards—it might be because you’ve only accepted half of what Jesus offers. The Spirit is your only hope. And the Church? It's not a building, it's a battle plan.

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Jesus vs Demons

Jim Burgen
Sep 7th, 2025

// Bible References: Genesis 6:1-4, Ps 82:1, 6-7, Luke 8:1-2; 8:28, 10:17, 11:14-20, 22-26 1 Cor 2:8;

// Community Question: What is something positive that has come out of the 35-day challenge so far?  Leader Note: Start light and encouraging. Even small wins count.

// Discussion Questions

1. Jim said some people settle for being forgiven and having peace but don’t step into a new way of living. Why do you think people stop short of transformation, and where in your journey might you have become comfortable instead of continuing to grow?
   Leader Note: Keep it personal and honest. Help people identify where they may have stalled without feeling shamed.
2. Jesus came (His missions) to pay for sin, heal brokenness through the Spirit, and regather the nations. Which of these do Christians tend to focus on most and how might understanding all three change how you view your relationship with Him?
   Leader Note: Encourage the group to think bigger than forgiveness. Jesus’ mission is ongoing and global, and we have an active part in it.

3. Jim reminded us that there’s no neutral ground in spiritual warfare; we’re either with Jesus or not. How does that challenge the way you make everyday choices, and where might you be trying to “stay neutral” instead of fully following Him?
   Leader Note: Point toward real-life habits, relationships, or work decisions where neutrality feels easier than obedience.
4. Jesus said that clearing out evil without filling your life with something new leaves you worse off. Why isn’t simply stopping bad habits enough?
   Leader Note: Point the group toward adding life-giving rhythms like prayer, Scripture, and community; not just trying to stop sinning.

// Challenge: What specific practices or habits could you actively add to your life to replace old patterns that Jesus has helped you overcome? Leader Note: Guide discussion for something practical and measurable and encourage the group to check in with one another.