February 22
Lesson 12
CLOTHED AND READY
DEVOTIONAL READING: Colossians 3:12–17
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:10–20
EPHESIANS 6:10–20
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
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17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
KEY VERSE
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
—Ephesians 6:11
ACTS OF WORSHIP
Unit 3: Stewardship for Life
LESSONS 9–12
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Identify the elements of the full armor of God.
2. Explain the significance of each piece of armor in his or her battle against the spiritual forces of evil.
3. Identify one weakness in his or her own spiritual armor and make a plan to correct the deficiency.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. The Art of War
B. Lesson Background
I. Situational Awareness (EPHESIANS 6:10–12)
A. Source of Power (v. 10)
B. Source of Opposition (vv. 11, 12)
II. Battle Preparation (EPHESIANS 6:13–17)
A. Desired Outcome (v. 13)
Getting Ready for Doomsday?
B. Defensive Armament (vv. 14–17a)
C. Offensive Armament (v. 17b)
III. Prayer Support (EPHESIANS 6:18–20)
A. In General (v. 18)
Mutual Aid
B. In Particular (vv. 19, 20)
Conclusion
A. Ready for a Tough Fight
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Caesar
See-zer.
Ephesians
Ee-fee-zhunz.
Ephesus
Ef-uh-sus.
Isaiah
Eye-zay-uh.
scutum (Latin)
skoo-tum.
Thatcher, Tom et al. “Clothed and Ready.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2014–2015. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 62. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2014. 212. Print.
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