THE ARMOR OF GOD
Ephesians 6:10-24
Key Verse: 6:13
“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.”
1.
What is the first thing we have to prepare for the spiritual
battle? (10) What should we put on for the spiritual battle? (11) What is purpose of armor?
2.
Who is the enemy whom we must fight with? (12, He 12:4, Ja 4:7)
Why are the people who persecute us not our true enemy?
3.
How can we defend ourselves when the devil attacks? (13) What
kind of belt should we put on? (14a) What should we put over our breast? (14b)
4.
What kind of shoes should we wear? (15) What happens when we do
not wear shoes for a battle? What does it mean for a Christian’s feet to be
ready? What is the advantage when we
have peace in our heart before the battle?
5.
What else do we need in addition to all this? (16) What is the
role of the shield and the helmet? (16,17) What are Satan’s flaming
arrows? What is our offensive weapon?
(17b) How can we use it?
6.
Read verses 18-24. What is the importance of prayer in this
spiritual battle? How must we pray? For whom? What should be our prayer topics?
(19) What else can you learn about prayer here?