1.

Read verses 10-12. What was Paul’s encouragement to the Ephesians in verse 10? How can believers be strong? Why must we be? What are the things we are called to fight against? What are the things that we should not fight? What does this mean?

2.

Read verse 13. What can those who put on the armor of God do? Why is this important? When will this be especially important? How is this related to our lives of mission? 

3.

Read verses 14-17. Think about what the full armor of God is. What are the defensive tools that help us stand firm? Why does Paul compare the truth to a belt, righteousness to a breastplate, the gospel message to a pair of good shoes, faith to a shield, salvation to a helmet? How is faith in Jesus like getting dressed?

4.

What are the offensive weapons we have been given? Why so few? Why is the word of God comparable to a sword (Heb. 4:12, 2Tim. 3:16)? What can we learn from this about the nature of the spiritual battle we must fight?

5.

Read v. 18-20. What was Paul’s other source of strength, and what can be ours? What were the prayer topics Paul suggested for us as believers? For himself as a gospel messenger? 

6.

Read v. 21-23. Who was Tychicus? What was his mission? What was Paul’s benediction? (23, 24) What does he mean by “undying love,” and how is this related to the armor of God?