NOTES

Title: The Occult

Scripture:

Notes:

Supporting Passages:
- 1 Samuel 28:3-20
- 1 Corinthians 12:27-31
- Galatians 5:22-25
- Isaiah 8:19-20
Articles on the rise of witchcraft
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/10/witchcraft-retreat-ireland?utm_campaign=11177116-THINQ News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=429688455&utm_content=429688455&utm_source=hs_email
- https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/witchcraft-juliet-diaz/605518

Blessing:

As you are sent into the work and world God has called you to...

May the Holy Spirit meet you in every unanswered prayer,

And remind you who Jesus is when you don’t understand what He is doing.

And may your life, even in the middle of the story, keep pointing people to Jesus.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Where are you most tempted to look for guidance, control, comfort, or power apart from surrendering to Jesus?
How can you discern whether something is drawing you closer to Jesus or feeding curiosity, fear, control, or pride?
Where might you be overvaluing the spiritual power of objects, signs, or experiences while undervaluing the spiritual purpose God has placed in you?