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Crew Discussion

– Pastor Chris Norman

Shoes of Peace and Shield of Faith

Scripture

Ephesians 6:10-13

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

The Main Idea

This week, we continued in our series based on Ephesians 6 that explores the concept of spiritual warfare and the armor of God. It emphasizes the idea that believers are in a spiritual battle, with forces attempting to destabilize their faith and purpose. By examining each piece of the armor, such as the Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of Gospel Peace, and Shield of Faith, the message aims to equip believers to stand firm against spiritual opposition. 

Introduction

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Group Discussion

Read the Scripture and Main idea from above, and then take some time to move through the discussion questions below. Remember, the goal is not to complete all the questions but to facilitate conversation. Use the questions you feel would be best in each section for your group. 

 

What stood out to you most in this weekend's message?

1. Gospel of Peace

  • When facing personal challenges, how do you usually respond, and how might the idea of “standing firm” in faith help?
  • What practical steps could you take to feel more grounded and reslilient in difficult times?

2. Shield of Faith

 

  • In moments of doubt or fear, what actions can you take to “raise your shield of faith”?
  • Are there habits or routines, like prayer, journaling, or talking with a friend, that help you regain focus and strength?

3. We're in this together

 

  • Who in your life provides support for your faith, and how do they strengthen you?
  • How could you deepen these connections or even reach out to someone new for encouragement and accountability?

4. Make it practical

 

  • What practical steps could you take today to grow in your faith?

Summary

Christians can find stability and victory in spiritual battles by actively using the armor of God. Each piece of armor symbolizes aspects of faith, such as the Shield of Faith, which protects against “fiery arrows” of doubt, fear, and insecurity. Faith grows through engaging with God’s word and surrounding oneself with supportive, faith-filled friends. By standing firm in the peace and truth of the Gospel, we can find firm footing and unity with one another, becoming “immovable” despite life’s challenges.

Call To Action

 

As we go into this week, let’s put what we learned into action. Identify one area where you feel challenged, and each day, invite God’s strength into that space. Use His Word as your anchor against any lies or discouragement you face. Let’s commit to standing firm together, trusting that God has equipped us to overcome whatever comes our way.

Spend some time asking for specific prayer requests and praying for one another.

**Leaders, if you feel like it could help open us some transparency, you can always always split co-ed groups into a  guys and girls prayer group.