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COMPLETE ARMOUR FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Lesson 738. Youth Search The Scriptures. Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada. Memory Verse. Main Text. Focal Scripture. Spiritual warfare is an invisible battle between God’s kingdom and Satan’s. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6: 12.
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COMPLETE ARMOUR FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE Lesson 738 Youth Search The Scriptures Deeper Christian Life Ministry,Canada
Memory Verse Main Text Focal Scripture
Spiritual warfare is an invisible battle between God’s kingdom and Satan’s 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6: 12
Things we need to know… • We cannot live a consistent Christian life without fighting against the devil • 1 Peter 5:8 • A good knowledge of this subject enables the believer to withstand Satan’s tricks • 1 Corinthians 16:9 • Satan will take advantage of those who do not understand this subject • 2 Corinthians 2:11
Temptations (Mark 1:12,13) • Evil and wickedness (2 Timothy 4;14) • Barriers to the word, will and work of God (2 Timothy 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:18) • Hindering the gospel from reaching sinners (2 Cor. 4:3,4; Acts 13:6-12) • Sicknesses and oppressions ( Luke 13:11-17) • Failures, disappointment, trials and persecutions (Acts 16:16-24; Exodus 1:8-22).
Scriptural Truth (Ephesians 6:14) • Sanctification (Ephesians 6:14) • Soul winning (Ephesians 6:15) • Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16) • Salvation Helmet (Ephesians 6:17) • Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17) • Supplication , Intercession and Praises (Ephesians 6:18,19; 2 Chron. 20: 22)
To receive utterance from God to preach the gospel to sinners boldly • To make known the mystery of the gospel of Christ • To have courage to speak as an ambassador of Christ • (verses 19, 20) • He was a sincere leader, being open to his followers • (verse 21)
Questions • What do you understand by spiritual warfare? Why is it necessary for Christian youths to know about it? • Is spiritual warfare real today? Support your answer with Scriptures • From verses 13-18, mention spiritual resources for spiritual warfare • Why did Paul request for believers’ prayer?
References for images used on cover and 7th slide • https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=oO78H6Nm&id=B56AE841C007BDA6269345F23E34A876098B9760&q=breastplate+of+righteouness&simid=608052286865870297&selectedIndex=3&ajaxhist=0 • https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=%2fKUSuFKI&id=9A2C8067D943C288775930BD54FB49000CCDFEB5&q=feet+with+the+gospel+of+peace&simid=608049696998097730&selectedIndex=51&ajaxhist=0 • https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=M12wEuns&id=8A2BFE9A1D658A73BCE2B87798914DF3B8693973&q=shield+of+faith&simid=608011768139024598&selectedIndex=16&ajaxhist=0 • https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=luFC3BfT&id=F9982B8F7CF314F2110F88BB3BA31C93F5ACA534&q=helmet+of+salvation&simid=608046961103929980&selectedIndex=4&ajaxhist=0 • https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Ni8WvirP&id=30CC4B0F748AFF122133D7AB72607F7D6E65287A&q=sword+of+the+spirit&simid=608015242773859450&selectedIndex=2&ajaxhist=0 • https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=J1OI138Y&id=0D9B15965F7452A668DE5A9A982469E3C4706511&q=prayer+and+praise&simid=608016780380735912&selectedIndex=3&ajaxhist=0