II CHRONICLES 20:1-30

1. There are vast armies that are ready to attack the people of God (v.1-2).
   • Even when you are serving God, why will enemies gather against you?
   • What vast armies are arrayed against the people of God today?
2. When they didn’t know what to do, they sought God in prayer (v.3-12).
   • Why is seeking God in prayer always the best first option?
   • How is seeking God a superior choice to getting ready to defend yourself?
3. God tells His people to listen to Him and to not be afraid (v.13-17).
   • How does listening to God help you through times when you are strongly opposed?
   • What is accomplished by fear and discouragement?
   • What happens to us when we realize that the battle is the Lord’s?
4. When they didn’t know what to do, they chose to praise God (v.18-21).
   • What is the logic that chooses to praise God before the battle?
   • What is the logic that has the chorus leading the soldiers to the battle?
5. The sovereign, loving God protected His people (v.22-30).
   • How easily can God eliminate the source of our fears?
   • How does our attitude change when we see that our enemies don’t really get along?

Call to Action: When troubles threaten, purposely praise God.