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?
