Equipped for Battle

Ephesians 6:10-20
Icebreaker: What’s the most memorable movie you’ve watched about conflict, battles, or war?

1. Read Ephesians 6:10-20. Why do you think Paul writes about spiritual warfare right after his instructions concerning submission in marriage, parenting, and work?
   

2. What 2-3 things stand out to you about this passage?
   

3. How often do you think about the schemes of Satan against you? To what degree is he a daily threat? (See John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14) Why would he want us to minimize the seriousness of spiritual warfare?
   

4. When you are tempted to sin, who’s responsible: you or the devil? (See James 1:13-14)
   

5. Why does this passage repeatedly call us to stand, withstand, and stand firm? What’s significant about that posture? (For immediate context, refer to the emphasis of Christ’s work vv.14-17 and our responsibility v.18)
   

6. Which of the four uses of the word ’all’ in verse 18 do you most need to take to heart? Briefly explain.
   

7. How is this passage such encouraging good news for those who are saved? Conversely, how’s this passage a call to evangelism since those who aren’t saved cannot stand against Satan’s schemes?