Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. —Romans 12:2
“Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” —John 17:17
Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows (fiery darts) of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. —Ephesians 6:10-18
GET READY FOR BATTLE
1. Read the Bible.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s Word to you.
3. Say what God said back to Him.
1 John 5:19; 1 John 4:4; Acts 20:32; 2 Cor. 5:21
1 John 1:9; Romans 5:17; Philippians 4:13
Ephesians 2:6; Philippians 2:10,11; Col. 4:6,7 Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17; James 4:7
Luke 10:19; Ephesians 4:17-22; 1 Peter 5:8
EXTINGUISH THE FIERY DARTS
In the name of Jesus, by the blood of Jesus, on the Word of Jesus, I dismiss you, Satan, and cancel your assignment.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” —2 Chronicles 7:14
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Books
Unmuzzled: Escaping Sexual Sin by J.S. Shelton
Videos & More
gracestl.org/weekend-resources
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What does it mean to be conformed to this world? Why should Christians not be like the world? Name a popular trend that tries to press you or your friends into its mold.
2. What do you plan to start doing this week to renew your mind?
3. In what way does truth work like spiritual armor? How do we put on righteousness, and how does it protect us?
4. Describe a time when you were attacked with a fiery dart. What was it like? What did you do about it? How would you handle it differently now?
5. What’s the most valuable thing you learned in this study?