Week of October 21, 2024
Talking through the message during the week helps you turn what God is saying into action steps. These talking points, questions, and scriptures are designed to help you take the next step. If you are leading a group through this guide, don’t feel like you have to answer every question. Pick out those questions that will stir up conversation and action among your group.
Discussion
SHIELD OF FAITH
Eph 6:13-16
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
Satan shoots flaming arrows toward your heart and mind. His goal is to disrupt our walk with the Lord.
Discuss some of the “flaming arrows” we have to contend with.
However, the flaming arrows cannot penetrate the shield of living faith in God.
Based on the listing below, do you agree what living faith is/is not? Do others come to mind?
Faith is not…
- Positive thinking
- A blind leap in the dark
- A mysterious force we can use to control God.
Faith IS…
- Trusting in a person – JESUS
- Believing what God says is true and acting on it.
Talk to God
- How can we pray for you?
