Belt of Truth
Paul says to “stand firm then, with this fastened around your waist.
A: What is the belt of truth? (Eph 6:14)
This piece protects your heart.
What is the breastplate of righteousness? (Eph 6:14
These help us stand firm and move with peace.
What are the shoes of the gospel of peace? (Eph 6:15)
This can “extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
What is the shield of faith? (Eph 6:16)
This piece protects your mind.
What is the helmet of salvation? (Eph 6:17)
This is our ultimate source of truth.
What is God’s Word / the Bible?
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ______, for they will be filled.” (Matt 5:6)
What is righteousness
Gospel” literally means this.
hat is good news
Faith is being sure of what we hope for (give me the book & chapter)
What is Hebrews 11
Quote (or complete) this line: “Your word have I hidden in my heart, that…”
What is “…I might not sin against You.” (Ps 119:11)
A friend spreads a rumor about you. Using the belt of truth, your first step should be this.
What is seek the truth / verify facts / speak honestly
ou made a joke that hurt someone. Wearing the breastplate looks like this two-step response
What are confess/apologize and change my behavior
Two friends are fighting. Wearing gospel shoes, you become this kind of person (Matt 5:9)
What is a peacemaker?
A “flaming arrow” today might look like this kind of thought.
What is a doubt, fear, or lie about my identity in Christ.
OR anything like this.
Paul also mentions the helmet in this letter besides Ephesians
What is 1 Thessalonians (5:8).
Jesus called Himself “the way, the truth, and the life.” Name the book that statement is found in.
What is John (14:6)
Paul prays we’d be “filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through” this Person. (Phil 1:11)
Who is Jesus Christ
Paul often preached the gospel while doing this.
What is traveling. OR being a missionary.
Name one OT hero listed in Hebrews 11 known for faith.
Who is (Abraham / Moses / Noah / Sarah / etc.)
Hebrews 4:12 says the Word is sharper than this.
What is a double-edged sword?
One benefit of truth is that it does this to our lives (John 8:32)
What is sets us free
Name the prophet who said, “all our righteous acts are like filthy rags,” pointing us to God’s righteousness.
Who is Isaiah (64:6
The prophet who foretold “beautiful” feet that bring good news.
ho is Isaiah (52:7)
When your faith feels weak, this practice “strength exercises” it (Romans 10:17).
What is hearing the Word of God?
Jesus used this phrase three times to defeat temptation in the wilderness.
What is “It is written”? (Matt 4)