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The Big Game

"Whose team are you on?" Discussion Guide

Main Thought

Americans love “the Big Game.” Christians also find themselves in a contest. We’re locked in spiritual battle against an unseen enemy who wants to “steal, kill, and destroy.” How do we emerge from our battles victoriously? We need to be mindful of our defensive and offensive strategies, just like a competitive team. God gives us “spiritual armor” to defend against the enemy’s attacks. We’re able to fight back, and go on the offense, when we employ our weapons: God’s Word and prayer for one another. Ultimately, we remember that God retains authority and control like a referee. He sets us up for ultimate victory!

Main Passage

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.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. 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. 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, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…”
- Ephesians 6:10-18

12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Hebrews 4:12

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
- Matthew 28:18

Discussion Questions

  1. Are you aware that we fight an unseen spiritual battle? Do you wear every article of the “armor of God” in Ephesians 6?

  2. What kind of “battle” are you facing? Are you using God’s Word by reminding yourself of its relevant promises, and declaring them in prayer? Who prays with you in the face of adversity?

  3. God is on our side! He makes all things work together for the good of those who love Him, which should fill us with faith. Is there any way you can approach a personal battle with renewed faith this week? How might this affect your attitude or approach?