
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. —Ephesians 6:10-11
Questions
Where does this strength and might come from?
Why is it important for us to realize that and for what purpose?
What are the schemes of the devil and how do they manifest in your life?
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. —Ephesians 6:12
Questions
Where and with whom do you usually find yourself struggling?
How do you approach these struggles?
How differently would things be if you recognized where and with whom your real struggle was?
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. —Ephesians 6:13-17
Questions
Tell of a time you tried to do a job and didn’t have the right tools. Was it frustrating, annoying, laborious?
Which of these tools/armor do you feel like you may have not taken up or learned to use?