2020 10 11 - Armor - Put on Your Shoes

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SERIES INTRODUCTION

Our theme scripture is Ephesians 6:10-13

Ephesians 6:10–11 ESV

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

Ephesians 6:12–13 ESV

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 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.

We are on a battlefield where we will have victory if we...

Fight the right battle (SPIRITUAL)

Use the right equipment (THE ARMOR)

Have the right goal (STAND)

RECAP PREVIOUS WEEKS IN SERIES

We have been looking at the equipment God has given us to fight the spiritual battle.

Ephesians 6:14–15 ESV

14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:16–17 ESV

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

THE BELT - Truth ties up the things that can tie us up so we are free to fight

THE BREASTPLATE - Christ has given us his righteousness and we protect our heart when we live into that

CONNECT THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE

This week we turn our attention to the feet.

SHARE:

What are your favorite pair of shoes?

EXPLORE

PRIMARY SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 6:15 ESV

15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT OF THE SCRIPTURE

caligae - sandals strapped up the calf with hobnails in the soles for traction

MAIN IDEA

what do shoes allow you to do?

THE MAIN THING:

The peace of the gospel makes you ready to stand firm and step freely.

Explore the Main Idea

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What do you see as your biggest obstacle to peace right now?

THE PEACE OF THE GOSPEL makes you ready to stand firm and step freely.

Text

Ephesians 2:1–2 ESV

1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—

Ephesians 2:3–4 ESV

3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

Ephesians 2:5–6 ESV

5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

Ephesians 2:7–8 ESV

7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

Ephesians 2:9–10 ESV

9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

1. Peace with God

2. Peace with myself

3. Peace with others

Ephesians 2:13–14 ESV

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility

Ephesians 2:15–17 ESV

15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.

Application:

Give and receive forgiveness freely

The peace of the gospel makes you ready to STAND FIRM and step freely.

Text

Scripture

Peace anchors you against Satan’s attempts to throw you into chaos.

Application:

Stop, Recognize, Plant Your Feet

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The peace of the gospel makes you ready to stand firm and STEP FREELY

Text

Scripture

Peace allows you to step into what God calls you to without fear of the ground.

Application:

Take the next step

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What is a next step God is calling you to take?

Transform

Coming Back to the Main Thing:

The peace of the gospel makes you ready to stand firm and step freely.

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