Won‘t Back Down, “The Shield of Faith”
October 9, 2022

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Message Review

We are in a battle daily, so we must daily prepare for battle. One of the ways we daily prepare to stand firm in this battle is arming ourselves with the shield of faith which can extinguish the fiery darts of the evil one. Satan wants you to feel guilty, experience regret and remorse through accusations. The Holy Spirit convicts to Draw you to the presence of God to experience grace. When we protect ourselves with the shield of faith, we can block the accusations that Satan sends our way. When we stand on the promises of God we can shield ourselves from the fiery darts from Satan.

Main Point | You take up the shield of faith by taking hold of the promises of God. 

Scripture References | Revelation 12:10; Zechariah 3:1-7; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:13-16 

Challenge Question | What Promises of God do you need to stand on today to shield yourself from Satan?  

Questions

  • Pastor Matt showed a clip of Ace Ventura to start his message, what is your favorite funny movie?  

  • Pastor Matt talked about the flaming arrows of the accuser. What are some accusations that Satan has thrown your way?  

  • Pastor Matt used this passage Zechariah 3: 1-7. How does it make you feel knowing The Angel of the Lord fights for you against your accuser and replaces your filthy clothes with fine garments?  

  • What are the differences between Satan’s accusations & The Holy Spirit’s Conviction?  

  • Read 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5. What are practical ways that take each through captive and make it obedient to Christ?  

  • Have members read the following verses to the group: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 7:11, Genesis 50:20, James 1:2-4, Philippians 4:47, Romans 8:37-39. Talk through what each verse promises from God and how we can shield ourselves from Satan attacks with these promises?  

Application

This week spend time taking captive any accusation that is from Satan and make them obedient to Christ by standing on His truth. Also spend time listening to the Holy Spirit and the convictions that are being placed on your heart and then take next steps to confess your sin and experience grace from God.

Verse to Remember: 

Ephesians 6:13-16 - 13 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. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

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