What are you conquering—or being conquered by? Explore how God’s surprising plan for His people to both conquer and be conquered is revealed throughout the Bible!
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The word “conqueror” may make you feel uncomfortable for various reasons. But what if the Bible’s idea of conquest is better than we could ever imagine? As we ponder what it means for us to be more than conquerors through Him who loves us, let’s look to Jesus’ example of what it means to overcome. And let’s remember that His story isn’t over. May we be encouraged and remain confident that when it’s all said and done, Jesus will still be victorious.
Reflect
* Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
* Matthew 20:20–28 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020%3A20-28&version=NIV )
* John 16:33 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2016%3A33&version=NIV )
* 1 John 4–5 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%204-5&version=NIV )
* Revelation 12:13 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2012-13&version=NIV )
* According to Jesus in Matthew 20:20–28 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020%3A20-28&version=NIV ), what are the characteristics of a true leader?
* How does John 16:33 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2016%3A33&version=NIV ) help to encourage you despite whatever you may be facing?
* How does 1 John 4–5 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%204-5&version=NIV ) help you better understand that we overcome by being conquered by God’s love?
* Revelation 12:13 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2012-13&version=NIV ) describes God’s ultimate victory. How does this encourage you as you remember that our story isn’t over? over?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You that You have made me more than a conquer through Your perfect love! Help me to remember that You have the ultimate victory and that You can help me through every battle that comes my way.”
Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources
Mentioned in this episode:
* Our Daily Bread Devotional in Print- ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-printsub ) https://go.odb.org/dtw-printsub ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-printsub )
* Our Daily Bread Mobile App ( https://go.odb.org/appdownload-dtw ) – https://go.odb.org/appdownload-dtw ( https://go.odb.org/appdownload-dtw )
* Explore the Devotional Collection from Our Daily Bread Publishing ( https://go.odb.org/odbpdtw )- https://go.odb.org/odbpdtw ( https://go.odb.org/odbpdtw )
Listen:
* More Than Conquerors Week 1 ( https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw1 ) – https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw1 ( https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw1 )
* More Than Conquerors Week 2 ( https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw2 ) https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw2 ( https://go.odb.org/more-than-conquerorsw2 )
Read:
* Living in Light of Our Savior’s Victory ( https://go.odb.org/living-in-light-dtw ) – https://go.odb.org/living-in-light-dtw ( https://go.odb.org/living-in-light-dtw )
* Serving God and Others ( https://go.odb.org/serving-god-and-others ) – https://go.odb.org/serving-god-and-others ( https://go.odb.org/serving-god-and-others )
Watch:
* Victorious in God ( https://go.odb.org/victorious-in-god-dtw ) – https://go.odb.org/victorious-in-god-dtw ( https://go.odb.org/victorious-in-god-dtw )
* The Empty Tomb Is Our Receipt ( https://go.odb.org/the-empty-tomb-is-our-receipt ) – https://go.odb.org/the-empty-tomb-is-our-receipt ( https://go.odb.org/the-empty-tomb-is-our-receipt )
Discover the Word Podcast
Episode 260
April 19, 2026
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