Nov 15, 2020 | Categories: Sublime.

SUBLIME: Ephesians – Week 24 | Ryan Falls

SUBLIME: Ephesians – The art of war, Part 2 | Ryan Falls

Shielded by faith – is there vulnerability to attack or protection in God’s promises?

  • God our shield(Genesis 15:1, Psalm 4:8. 5:12, 18:2)
  • Faith isn’t for safety
  • Fear is faith’s opportunity
  • Trusting in the promises of God

Seizing our salvation – is there real dependence?

  • Salvation is our reality
    • Past – Ephesians 2:8-9
    • Present – 1 Corinthians 1:18
    • Future – Romans 5:9
  • Know your position of power(Ephesians 1:3, 19-21, 6:12)

God’s Word – What is my weapon of choice?

  • Learn to wield your weapon – Hebrews 4:12
  • How to talk back to the enemy – Matthew 4:1-11

Discussion Questions:

  • What have been some of your major takeaways as we’ve studied Paul’s letter to the Ephesians?
  • As we take up the shield of faith, how do we appropriate the promises of God in our own lives? What are the promises of God that you rely up on a daily basis?
  • What is salvation? Why does Paul tell us to use it as a part of our armor?
  • Why is God’s Word our primary weapon to engage the kingdom of darkness?
  • As we engage in this battle
    • What does it look like to be on the defense?
    • On the attack?