10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 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. 13 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.

NEXT STEPS

□ Identify the top two or three devices/strategies/schemes the devil uses against you? (3 min)

Reveal Answer

□ Write a paragraph response to these two questions in a journal, notepad, or note on your phone:
1) How does the gospel combat temptation (thinking too highly of yourself and too lowly of God)?

2) How does the gospel combat accusation (thinking too lowly of yourself and too harshly of God)? (15 min)

□ Read “The Screwtape Letters” by CS Lewis for an insightful and clever look into the “schemes” that Satan employs in people’s lives. (4 hours)