THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD | EPHESIANS

In this episode, Laurén discusses the importance of spiritual warfare and the authority we have in Jesus. The focus on Ephesians 6:10-20 highlights the need to put on the full armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil. Laurén emphasizes the power of prayer and the importance of intimacy with the Lord. She also shares prayers from Ephesians that can be declared over our lives. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to be bold in their faith, prayer life, and to spread the gospel.

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 armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [b]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 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, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Takeaways:
We have authority and power in Jesus to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Putting on the full armor of God is essential in spiritual warfare.
Intimacy with the Lord and prayer strengthen us in the battle.
Prayers from Ephesians can be declared over our lives for spiritual power and insight.
We are called to be bold in our faith and spread the gospel.

Sound Bites:
"At the name of Jesus, every knee will bow."
"Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of darkness."
"We need extraordinary armor and supernatural armor, and that is found in Jesus."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Spiritual Warfare
00:52 Putting on the Full Armor of God
01:45 The Power of Prayer and Staying Rooted in God's Word
04:57 Being Bold in Sharing the Gospel and Relying on God's Strength