Ephesians 6: The Whole Armor of God

Ephesians 6 begins with families: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right, and fathers are told not to provoke their children but to raise them in the instruction of the Lord. Paul gives instructions to servants and masters, reminding masters that both have the same Master in heaven, with whom there is no partiality. Then Paul says, be strong in the Lord and put on the whole armor of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. He asks for prayer and closes with peace and grace.

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¹ Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ “that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ with good will doing service as to the Lord and not to men,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same good again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Pray for me, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state and that he may comfort your hearts.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Ephesians 6 · Preschool

God Makes Me Strong

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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”

Ephesians 6:10 (WEB)

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Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Say: God makes us strong. Pretend to put on God's armor: belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, and sword!

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Put On the Whole Armor of God

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Read and Think

Paul gives instructions for homes. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. He reminds them of the commandment to honor father and mother, the first commandment with a promise. Fathers must not provoke their children to anger but raise them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Paul also speaks to servants and masters. Servants are to work with a sincere heart, doing service as to the Lord and not to men. Masters are told to treat them the same way and give up threatening, knowing that their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

Then Paul says, Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. The armor includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Paul asks for prayer at all times, including for him, an ambassador in chains.

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What is the first commandment with a promise?
What should fathers not do?
Who is the Master of both servants and masters?
Why put on the whole armor of God?
What does the shield of faith do?

Think About It

Paul calls God's word the Spirit's sword. How can learning Bible verses help you stand strong?
Paul asks for prayer even while he is in chains. Who could you pray for who is going through something hard?

Memory Verse

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

Ephesians 6:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the armor that helps me stand. Help me . Amen.

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When might you need to trust God like a shield this week?
Who can you pray for?

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Ephesians 6 · Grade 5

Strong in the Lord and in the Strength of His Might

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Read and Think

Paul's teaching on households continues. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. He quotes the commandment: Honor your father and mother, which comes with a promise of blessing. You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Paul then addresses servants and masters. He tells servants to serve in singleness of your heart, as to Christ, not just when someone is watching, but doing the will of God from the heart. Each will receive good from the Lord, whether he is bound or free. Masters are told, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

Then comes Paul's final call. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Paul says our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against unseen spiritual powers. Paul describes each piece: the utility belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, feet fitted with the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Each piece is something God provides. Paul urges prayer at all times in the Spirit and asks them to pray that he may speak boldly. Tychicus would bring news. The letter ends: Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. Amen.

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What are fathers told to do instead of provoking their children?
What did Paul tell servants and masters about the Lord?
Our wrestling is not against what?
Which piece of armor is also a weapon?
Who would bring news of Paul to them?

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And take the ____ of salvation, and

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on the whole ____ of God, that
taking up the ____ of faith, with
____ therefore, having the

Think About It

Each piece of God's armor is something God provides. Which piece do you most want to remember this week, and how will you use it?
Paul asked others to pray that he would speak boldly. How can you pray for people who share the Good News?

Memory Verse

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

Ephesians 6:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the armor that helps me stand. Help me . Amen.

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For families: talk about these together.

Who is Master of everyone?
Which part of God's protection do you need most right now?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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