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.

"The Call to Stand Strong"

Week 1 - May 12

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
  
• Focus:
  - Why we need the full armor of God
  - The reality of spiritual battles
  
• Discussion Questions:
  - Where do you feel most under spiritual attack?
  - What does standing strong 'in the Lord' look like?

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

"Shoes of Peace & Shield of Faith"

Week 3 - May 26

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16
  
• Focus:
  - Standing firm in peace
  - Shielding with faith
  
• Discussion Questions:
  - How does Gospel peace stabilize you?
  - What flaming arrows attack your faith?

• 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 - June 10

• 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?