Life Groups Curriculum

In this 6-week small group study, we’ll walk through the powerful passage in Ephesians 6:10–20 where the Apostle Paul describes the full armor of God. Each week focuses on one or two pieces of the spiritual armor God provides to help believers stand firm in the face of spiritual opposition.

"Introduction and Overview"

Week 1 - Sept 24 "All In Session"

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
  
• Focus:
  - Why we need the full armor of God
  - Why Paul uses the metaphor of armor
  
• Discussion Questions:
  - What do you think of when you hear “spiritual warfare”?
  - Which piece of the armor of God do you feel most connected to right now? Least?

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:14
  
• Focus:
  - Truth as foundation
  - Righteousness as protection
  
• Discussion Questions:
  - How does truth guard against deception?
  - How do we live clothed in Christ's righteousness?

"Shoes of Peace & Shield of Faith"

Week 3 - Oct 6th-11th

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16
  
• Focus:
  - Standing firm in peace
  - Shielding with faith
  
• Discussion Questions:
  - How does Gospel peace help us stay firm in hard times?
  - What flaming arrows are hardest for you to withstand?

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:17a; 1 Thessalonians 5:8
  
• Focus:
  - Guarding our minds through salvation
  
• Discussion Questions:
  - How does salvation protect your mind?
  - Where do you need renewal most?

"Sword of the Spirit"

Week 5 - Oct 20th-25th

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:17b; Hebrews 4:12
• Focus:
  - Using God's Word to defend and attack spiritually
• Discussion Questions:
  - How does Scripture help you in battles?
  - What does daily training with the Word look like?

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20
• Focus:
  - Prayer as the lifeline of the armor
• Discussion Questions:
  - How can prayer keep your armor strong?
  - What does praying in the Spirit mean?