Ephesians 6:10-18a
The shield of faith is about _____________________________________________.
Faith is “our absolute confidence and trust in God, His promises, His power, and His program [plan] for our lives.” ~ Kenneth Samuel Wuest, Moody Bible Professor (1893-1962)
This piece of armor enables us to ______________________________________.
Matthew 4:1-10
The sword of the spirit is about ________________________________________.
This piece of armor enables us to ______________________________________.
Matthew 4:1-10
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
2 Timothy 3:14-17 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
This Week’s Challenge:
Key Idea:
______________________________ and _______________________________________.
CONNECTION GROUP QUESTIONS
CONNECTING QUESTIONS
What are your favorite lines from a movie (or book)? Why do you like it?
Have you ever done something with great confidence, only to realize how little skill you possessed? How did that turn out for you?
SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS
Genesis 3:1-7 Consider the specific things mentioned about the fruit in verse 6. How would the shield of faith and the sword of the spirit helped Adam and Eve say no to Satan and Yes to God in those areas?
2 timothy 3:17 There are at least four things that the scriptures are useful for. How have you experienced its usefulness in each area?
Teaching/Instruction:
Proof/Persuasion:
Correction/Discipline:
Training/Spiritual Development:
Ephesians 6:16-17 How do you feel that trusting God’s protection would help you say no to Satan? How do you feel that fighting back with truth would help you say yes to God?
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
How often are you spending time reading or studying God’s word? Do you make any effort to memorize scripture? Why or why not?
How do you think doing those things would better equip you to STAND FIRM and PRESS AHEAD in your spiritual battle?