We reflect on a week marked by two heavy anniversaries: 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks and one year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We talk about remembering evil honestly, viewing current events through a biblical lens, and recognizing the spiritual battle beneath what we see around us. From Charlie Kirk’s public faith and the response to his death to the lasting impact of 9/11, we challenge believers to stand firm in truth, reject fear and accusation, and remain faithful even when following Christ comes with a cost.

QUESTIONS

1. When tragedy or evil dominates the news, what shapes your response first: culture, emotion, or Scripture?
2. Where might God be asking you to stand firm in truth even when it comes with a cost?
3. How can you recognize evil clearly without partnering with hatred, fear, or accusation?
4. What does it look like for you to “never forget” and keep moving forward on mission with God?

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• Our struggle not being against flesh and blood in Ephesians 6:10–12
• Recognizing people by their fruit in Matthew 7:15–20
• The accuser of the brethren in Revelation 12:10–11
• Not giving the devil a foothold in Ephesians 4:26–27
• Forgiving others because God forgave us in Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13
• Shepherds guarding and leading the flock in Acts 20:28–31 and 1 Peter 5:1–4
• The Word of God as living and sharper than a two-edged sword in Hebrews 4:12
• Counting the cost of following Christ in 2 Timothy 3:12 and John 15:18–20