YOUR JULY 2026 SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES

Angels and Demons: The Unseen Realm

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In May we began a new series on “Angels & Demons: The Unseen Realm.” This series will be completed this month.

July 2026 Study #1

DEMONIC INFLUENCE AND OPPRESSION

INTRODUCTION:

While not all evil in the world can be attributed to demons, the Bible clearly teaches that demonic forces can influence and oppress individuals, leading them away from God and into sin and bondage. By understanding the ways in which demons seek to influence and oppress people, we can be better equipped to resist their tactics and find freedom in Christ.

OPEN IT:

Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation where you felt that demonic influence or oppression might have been at work? How did you respond to the situation?

DIG INTO IT:

1. In the account of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5:1-20, how did the demons influence the man’s behavior and quality of life?

2. How does the story of the woman bound by a “disabling spirit” in Luke 13:10-17 illustrate the oppressive nature of demonic influence?

3. In Acts 16:16-18, how did the demon-possessed slave girl’s abilities serve as a means of financial exploitation, and what does this reveal about the manipulative nature of demonic influence?

4. How do passages like 2 Corinthians 4:4 and Ephesians 2:1-3 describe the role of demonic forces in blinding people to the truth of the gospel and influencing them to follow the ways of the world?

5. According to 1 Peter 5:8-9, what is the devil’s ultimate goal in seeking to influence and oppress believers, and how are we called to respond?

REFLECT ON IT:

1. In what ways can demonic influence lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual bondage, as seen in the biblical examples studied?

2. How can we discern the difference between the direct influence of demons and the general presence of sin and brokenness in our fallen world?

3. In what areas of our lives might we be most vulnerable to demonic influence or oppression, and how can we strengthen our defenses in these areas?

4. How can we support and minister to individuals who may be struggling with demonic influence or oppression, while also recognizing the importance of professional help and spiritual guidance?

5. What role do prayer, Scripture, and the power of the Holy Spirit play in resisting demonic influence and finding freedom in Christ?

PRAY ABOUT IT:

Dear Lord, we acknowledge that demonic forces seek to influence and oppress individuals, leading them away from Your truth and into bondage. Help us to be aware of the ways in which the enemy may be working in our lives and in the lives of those around us. Give us discernment to recognize demonic influence and the wisdom to know how to respond. We pray for those who may be struggling under the oppression of the enemy, that they would find hope and freedom in You. Strengthen us to resist the devil’s schemes, as we stand firm in our faith and trust in Your power to overcome all evil. May we be instruments of Your light and love in a world that desperately needs Your deliverance. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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