1. Victory in Spiritual Warfare Session 5: Shield of Faith Session 4
16/01/2019
Victory in
Session 5:
Shield of Faith
Dr Tony Evans
Spiritual Warfare
Bishop's Itchington Homegroup

2. WELCOME & NOTICES Comfort Notices Toilets Refreshments Times
Church Notices (See the “Tiddler”)
March
22 - Worsumba
April
22 – AGM
20,21&23 – Deeper 2018
Group Notices
March
24 – LHoP Training Day - Reading
26 – Easter break – No HG
April
09 – HG starts again

3. TESTIMONY TIME Specific Answers to Prayer
Personal Blessings, or notable
Progress with 5’s, or other
Church
Local Community
… little things that has cheered us up, or made us think!

4. RESPONSE TIME

5. COURSE CONTENT The War Revealed And Strongholds Defined,
The Belt of Truth,
The Breastplate of Righteousness,
The Shoes of The Gospel of Peace,
The Shield of Faith,
The Helmet of Salvation,
The Sword of The Spirit, The Word of God,
The Full Armour In Real Life.

6. GETTING STARTED
Share one particular insight you gained through your personal devotions this week?
Did you definition of the Gospel expand over the past week? How so?
The Shield of Faith. What is the role of faith in the Christian life?

7. PLAY THE VIDEO!
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8. RESPONSE TIME

9. GROUP DISCUSSION
Why must faith be rooted in the truth rather than how we feel?
Is there any area of your life (marriage, parenting, finances, career, or others) in which it is difficult for you to exercise faith? Why?
What are some ways your group might encourage each other in faith this week?

10. based upon knowledge, background, experience, education, or feelings.
CONCLUSION
FAITH IS NOT…
based upon knowledge, background, experience, education, or feelings.
FAITH IS…
believing something is a certain way because God says so, even when it appears to be otherwise and acting on it.
TAKING UP THE SHIELD
By faith, access God’s grace in order to obtain victory. Works , when done correctly, flow from faith.
WHAT IS THE SHIELD?
Faith that is picked up when required to protect the vulnerable areas of your life from attack from Satan.
ARROWS
Sent to burn up your defences, to make you vulnerable for other attacks he wants to send.

11. GET IN THE FIGHT MEMORY VERSE
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and He rewards those who seek Him” Hebrews 11:6 HCSB
Read Hebrews 11 this week. Journal about the characters you identified with the most
Review all your scripture memory verses from the previous weeks in addition to learning today’s verse.

12. LET’S PRAY Ephesians 6:18 James 5:13
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere..” NLT
Specific situations,
Prayer 5’s,
Local Situations,
International News.
James 5:13
“Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises...” NLT