Text: Ephesians 6:10-7

Big Idea: This passage is not an empty metaphor. The Armor of God that Paul speaks of is about a believer's becoming like Christ and partaking in God's character. Doing this helps them overcome demonic attack both internally and endure through it externally. 

Read Ephesians 6:10-17 out loud in your group.

Discussion Questions:

1. When you hear the phrase “Armor of God,” what do you usually think of?

2. Re-read Ephesians 6:12. Do you tend to treat the warfare Paul speaks of as a reality in your life or do you tend to ignore it? Why?

3. When have you experienced a season where you felt spiritually attacked or pressured in your faith? What was happening in your life at that time?

4. What parts of living a godly life feel most like a "spiritual battle" to you right now?

5. Read Isaiah 49:2, 52:7 & 59:17.

• What similarities do you notice between Isaiah and Paul's writings?

• Who is wearing the armor in Isaiah?
  
  
• What might Paul be communicating by applying this imagery to believers?

6. Re-read Ephesians 6:10. What are some ways you find helpful for you personally when you want to gain strength in the Lord?

7. What spiritual practices do you struggle with doing? Why?

8. What role have other Christians played in helping you stay spiritually strong?

9. Re-read Ephesians 6:13-14. What do you think Paul means when he tells us to "stand"?

10. When you face temptation or discouragement, what usually helps you to stand firm?

11. Looking back over the last few years, can you think of any way God has strengthened you spiritually?

Last Question: If Paul says the armor reflects God's character, which part of GOd's character do you most need to grow into right now?