Sermon Based Curriculum
Sermon Date: Feb. 7, 2010
Sermon Title: Dressed for Battle
Small Group Text: Ephesians 6:10-18
Introduction
Discussion
Application
“Injuries are Preventable! Injuries are predictable and preventable. They are not accidents, nor the result of chance occurrence. While the risk of injury is constant, tools to manage that risk are available to individuals, communities and society. (www.injuryresearch.bc.ca) It is reported that Rugby injury rates are nearly three times higher than football. What might account for this statistic? Prior to a game, what would you say to an NFL player who refused to wear protective equipment? When a player prepares for a game, he is sure to recognize the importance of his uniform and protective gear. In the passage we are looking at today, Paul describes how we should prepare for the opponent that we face in our everyday lives. As we read, identify the six pieces of protective equipment that Paul names.
Read Eph. 6:10-18. 1. Who is our opponent? What schemes or plans might the devil have in his playbook? 2. How might the devil’s schemes impact our social, political, and religious game plans? 3. What are the six pieces of equipment that we are to “put on?” 4. What is the purpose of each piece? 1. What evidence do you see of the spiritual conflict in your life? Your church? Our nation? What would it mean for you to stand in light of these particular conflicts? 2. As you consider your equipment, what parts are in good shape? What parts are missing or are in bad shape? What do you need to do to get ready to meet your opponent? What is at stake if you don’t?