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W ord O n W ednesday One Voice One Vision Bishop George W. and First Lady Edna Brooks

The Whole Armor of God

Memory Verse

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we [a] are not fighting against flesh-and- blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.a Ephesians 6:10-12 NLT

Spiritual Warfare

We are not in a _________ war, we’re in a ___________ war and it cannot be won by natural means. natural spiritual

Do not ________ on your own strength, you are limited in your understanding. depend

Jesus did not depend upon his _____ strength, He did everything in the _________ and _______ of Almighty God. own strengthpower

Jesus faced death on the cross __________ a powerful _______, the Spirit of the living God, would raise Him from the dead. knowingSource

Why The Armor Is Crucial?

No wise person goes into battle without _________ defense. The armor of God ________ the believer to stand firm against the strategies of the devil. adequate enables

15 In this way, he disarmed [a] the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.a Colossians 2:15 NLT

Jesus Christ’s ________ over satan is __________ but we have a role in __________ that victory through prayer and spiritual warfare. victory complete enforcing

For believers, spiritual warfare is fought in the ______, ______, and _________. mindwill emotions

2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT

Believers sometimes become too easily pulled off track, wrestling with _______ adversaries instead of warring against the __________ works of evil behind the scenes. human invisible

Putting the Armor On

13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.

15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. [a] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. [b] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.ab Ephesians 6:13-17 NLT

Each piece of armor describes __________ that are ________ in Christ. attributefulfilled

Belt of Truth

6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NLT

The _______ of the gospel, salvation by faith in Christ ______, is constantly being challenged. truth alone

Breastplate of Righteousness

21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. II Corinthians 5:21 NKJV

This piece of armor is our defense against a ________ heart. Unforgiveness, idolatry, selfishness, or pride are some of the _________ satan uses to divide our hearts. divided footholds

Shoes of Peace

19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. II Corinthians 5:19 NLT

As Christian soldiers, we wear our shoes of peace to ________ darkness, bringing the _______ _______ and reconciling the lost to God. invade goodnews

Shield of Faith

2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV

When our eyes are _______ on Jesus, we can ________ the devil and he has to flee. (James 4:7) fixed resist

Helmet of Salvation

8 But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. I Thessalonians 5:8 NLT

The helmet of salvation _______ our _______ against the onslaught of the enemy. guards minds

Sword of the Spirit – The Word of God

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1,14 NKJV

The Word is ________ _______, the ultimate revelation of God. JesusChrist

2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Colossians 4:2-3 NLT

When Paul wrote the letter to the Ephesians, he was in prison, _________ to a Roman soldier. The Holy Spirit _________ the comparison of the believer as a soldier in God’s spiritual army. chained inspired

The whole armor, the attributes of Christ, made Paul the _______, immovable _________ warrior that he was. strong spiritual

17 When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” 18 “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning!

19 Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. 20 But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.” Luke 10:17-20 NLT