New Year with God
What is our Church's theme for 2026?
To Be Like Jesus Christ
True or False: As Christians we are constantly in battle with the "flesh and blood".
FALSE!
We are in a constant battle with spiritual evils (a.k.a. Satan)!
How many pieces of armor does God prepare us with?
6!
True or False: Our words can be used to heal or hurt others.
TRUE!
What book of the Bible is the Armor of God mentioned?
What is the term we use to describe the gifts we give to God to show our thanks, faith, and love?
Offering
What does the Sword of the Spirit symbolize?
The Word of God/Bible
Complete the phrase we learned in class:
"_______ faith = _______ shield!"
Stronger faith = stronger shield!
Name one verse in the Bible that talks about God's love for us.
Bonus 100pts if you can recite it!
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
John 3:16
Or any other verse you can think of!
Who wrote the Book of Ephesians?
Where did he write it?
Paul; when he was in jail
What is the name of the room we all gather in church to praise and worship and listen to sermons given by the Pastor?
Sanctuary
Fill in the missing name of each piece of armor:
1) Belt of _____
2) Breastplate of ____________
3) Shoes of the _______ of _________
1) Belt of Truth
2) Breastplate of Righteousness
3) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Fill in the missing name of each piece of armor:
4) Shield of ______
5) Helmet of ______________
6) Sword of the _________
4) Shield of Faith
5) Helmet of Salvation
6) Sword of the Spirit
True or False: 1 Corinthians 13 was written by John and is often called the "love chapter".
FALSE!
Yes, it's the love chapter, BUT it was written by Paul!!
What chapter AND verses talk about the Armor of God in the book of Ephesians?
Ephesians 6:10-17
What is the word we use to describe all of us (people) who gather in the sanctuary every Sunday?
(correct spelling needed!)
Congregation
What is the important that we have on our Helmet of Salvation?
Explain WHY we are fitted with the shoes of the Gospel of Peace. (What is the reason we wear them)?
So that we, as Christians, can be ready to spread the good news of Jesus and show others that they can have peace when they believe.
Which verse talks about 1) Jesus' command to us, 2) where love comes from, 3) How God shows his love for us, and 4) why we should love one another?
1 John 4:7 / 1 John 4:9 / 1 John 4:11 / John 13:24
John 13:24 = Jesus' command to us
1 John 4:7 = Where love comes from
1 John 4:9 = How God shows His love
1 John 4:11 = Why we should love one another
What part of the body does the Bible tell us to be careful with, as it "has the power of life and death" (Proverbs 18:21).
The tongue!
Which book of the Bible urged followers of Christ to remain faithful in Jesus even though they might be persecuted?
Book of Hebrews
Why do you think Paul envision our armor to look like those of Roman soldiers?
Paul was probably inspired by the Roman soldiers around him when he was imprisoned.
Name all 6 pieces in the armor of God IN ORDER!
1) Belt of Truth
2) Breastplate of Righteousness
3) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
4) Shield of Faith
5) Helmet of Salvation
6) Sword of the Spirit
Hint: words begin with the letters D, E, F, O, P, T
1) Jesus FORGAVE with his words
2) Jesus DEFENDED people with his words
3) Jesus spoke kindly to those who were OVERLOOKED
4) Jesus' words gave us PEACE
5) Jesus ENCOURAGED people with his words
6) Jesus told the TRUTH, even when it was hard
What sub-part of the Bible is Ephesians part of?
What number [answer] is the book of Ephesians in the Bible?
Book of Letters!
Letter #5 (remember 4 1 21 1)