🛡️ Study Guide: Standing Firm in the Armour of God (Ephesians 6:10–20)
Main Bible Passage
Ephesians 6:10–20
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes…” (Ephesians 6:10–11)
📖 Summary of the Sermon
The sermon explores the nature of spiritual struggle, unveiling the reality of spiritual forces that oppose God’s people.
Drawing from Paul’s imagery of the “armour of God,” it emphasized both the seriousness of the battle and the confidence believers can have in Jesus’ victory.
As Jamie memorably said:
“Jesus literally makes a public spectacle of them [spiritual forces] as they are defeated.”
We are called not just to stand firm, but to advance — wearing God’s own armour, aware but not afraid, and fighting primarily through truth, righteousness, faith, and especially prayer.
📚 Discussion Questions
1. Understanding the Battle
- According to Ephesians 6, who or what is our struggle really against?
- Why is it important to remember that our battle is not against “flesh and blood”?
- Jamie said, “There’s a deeper explanation than just politics or economics…” What might that mean in your context?
2. Unpacking the Armour
Go through each piece of the armour. What does it represent practically in your life?
- Belt of Truth – What lies do you commonly hear in the world or in your own mind?
- Breastplate of Righteousness – Do you carry shame that Jesus already paid for?
- Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – How can you be more “ready” to share the hope you have?
- Shield of Faith – What “flaming arrows” are hardest for you to extinguish?
- Helmet of Salvation – In what ways does your thinking need to be renewed?
- Sword of the Spirit – Are there any verses you know by heart that help you fight lies or fear?
3. Walking in Victory
- Jamie said, “We don’t fight for victory; we fight from it.” What difference does this make in how you see spiritual warfare?
- Do you feel more like you’re sitting in first class or shovelling coal in the engine room of prayer? Why?
- What does it mean for Jesus to “go into battle ahead of us”?
🛠️ Application Questions
- Which part of the armour do you most need to ‘put on’ this week?
- What are practical ways to build truth, righteousness, and faith into your daily habits?
- Are there people or situations in your life where you need to take a spiritual stand?
- Is God calling you to step out in courage — in evangelism, intercession, or resistance to a specific temptation?
🙏 Prayer Prompts
Take time to pray through each element of the armour. You can do this silently or with others.
- Truth – “Lord, help me believe your truth over every lie.”
- Righteousness – “Jesus, thank you that I wear your righteousness. Free me from shame.”
- Readiness – “Give me boldness and compassion to share the Gospel of peace.”
- Faith – “Strengthen my shield. Help me to believe even when it’s hard.”
- Salvation – “Renew my mind, Lord. Transform how I think, speak, and live.”
- Word – “Help me treasure your Word and be ready to use it in battle.”
Group Prayer Idea:
Finish with a prayer for your church, your city, and each other — that we would “steal back what the enemy took,” walking in Jesus’ victory, filled with the Spirit.
