Ephesians 6:21-24 Reflecting on the 61 sermons and 32 1/2 hours of preaching from Ephesians, what is one way that your life has been changed through the preaching of this book? Can you share a specific instance or lesson that has had a lasting impact on you? Tychicus is mentioned as a beloved brother and faithful servant. What qualities do you think made Tychichus ...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:18-20 Ephesians 6:18-20 emphasizes the foundational role of prayer in our spiritual battle. How do you personally incorporate prayer into your daily life, and how does it help you feel more equipped with the armor of God? The sermon highlights the importance of intercessory prayer. Can you share an experience where praying for someone else, or k...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:16-17 How does Paul's use of the imagery of a soldier's armor in Ephesians 6:10-17 help us understand the spiritual battles we face in our daily lives? In verse 16, Paul emphasizes the importance of taking up the "shield of faith." How has faith served as a shield in your own life during times of spiritual attack? The "flaming darts" of the evil ...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:14-15 Reflect on the dual nature of our spiritual battle, involving both defense and offense. How have you experienced both of these things in your Christian life? The sermon emphasizes the importance of the "belt of truth." How do you actively secure the truth of the gospel in your daily life? What challenges do you face in doing so? Satan twists an...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:12-13 1.) In what ways do you experience the intensity and wearisomeness of wrestling against spiritual forces in your daily life? 2.) What are some ways our enemies use religious, political, academic, and economic structures to hinder the advance of the gospel, and how can we combat these efforts? 3.) How does recognizing that human beings are not our ult...
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