Title: Preparing for Battle
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)

Points (Each on its own slide)

"Spiritual Warfare is the ongoing battle between the church and the devil and his forces, with the church standing in the armor of God, defensively resisting the devil, and offensively proclaiming the Gospel in a battle already won.” - from “Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture by William F. Cook III and Chuck Lawless

1. (v. 10-11a) Know your God

- Additional Scripture (separate slide): 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

2. (v. 11b-12) Know your enemy

3. (v. 13-17) Know your armor

- (v. 14a) Belt of Truth - believing in and living according to truth

- (v. 14b) Breastplate of righteousness - walking in the covering of Christ’s righteousness and reflecting your standing in Him

- (v. 15) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace - being not only available but ready to share the Gospel when opportunity comes

- (v. 16) Shield of Faith - actively placing trust and reliance in God’s power

- (v. 17a) Helmet of Salvation - being reassured and renewed in your mind by the Gospel

- (v. 17b) Sword of the Spirit - the Word of God

- Additional Scripture (separate slide): Hebrews 4:12

4. (v. 18-20) Know your goal
 
*Key takeaway: we share in Christ’s victory over Satan at the cross. While we can be certain Satan’s attacks will come, we can be assured that if we resist them, he will flee from us (James 4:7).

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