Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20)

I. Intro
Big Idea: Clothing ourselves in Christ causes us to stand.
II. Be Strong
A. Our battle belongs to the Lord. 2 Chronicles 20:15; Ephesians 6:10
B. Our enemy is not idle. Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8
III. Struggle
A. Identify your enemy. Ephesians 6:12
B. The day of evil will come. Ephesians 6:13
IV. Stand Firm
A. Right standing in Christ leads to right action. Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 6:14-15
B. The word reminds us of God’s power. Ephesians 6:16-17
V. Fearlessly
A. Prayer is primary to our defense. Ephesians 6:18
B. Advance the gospel. Ephesians 6:19-20

​The Next Step
§ What’s one of the first things you do when you’re confronted with a problem?
§ What difference can thinking about the frontlines of our battle against spiritual evil as happening in our homes and workplaces make?
§ How can knowing our struggle is not against flesh and blood change the way we see, think about, and respond to people?
§ How does Romans 13:13-14 relate to Ephesians 6:13-17?
§ What’s a way praying for others can build us all up in Christ?
§ In what ways can engaging in reaching out to others in Christ’s love help us overcome our struggles?
§ How can you respond to Ephesians 6:10-20?

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