Life Applications and Lessons in the Book of Ephesians – Part 3
(Vol. 99)
Let’s take a look at some of the life applications and lessons in the book of Ephesians Chapter 6.
These life applications and lessons will finish our time in the book of Ephesians. I hope you will share some of your favorite verses and takeaways from this book in the Word of God!
Life Applications and Lessons
Ephesians 6:6
“Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but as slaves of Christ, do God’s will from your heart.” Ephesians 6:6
- Work for others with a good attitude, as if you are working directly for the Lord and not men.
- We represent Him in our work ethics, attitudes, and personal integrity.
- A lot can be said about us from the way we act toward our “earthly masters” or bosses.
- It says to do the Will of God from the heart or with sincerity of heart. I guess that means we need to work with a sincere heart!
Ephesians 6:11-12
“Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the wiles of the devil. For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.” Ephesians 6:11-12
- It is so important to stop and think when we have a battle or conflict going on in our life. In reality, the conflict is not with the visible person that seems to be coming against us.
- We cannot physically see the forces coming against us and causing us harm, but they are there.
- The schemes of the devil are very sly, and we won’t always recognize them.
- Since these are spiritual forces, we need spiritual armour and spiritual weapons!
- Because of God’s grace, we have access to the Heavenly Father and His protection.
- Put on the FULL armor of God to do battle!
Ephesians 6:13-17
“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. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;”
Ephesians 6:13-17
The Full or Whole Armor of God:
- Belt of Truth
- Breastplate of Righteousness
- Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
- Shield of Faith – deflect the flaming darts!
- Helmet of Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit (Word of God)
Stand firm and put these on daily to fight those unseen forces – Spiritual warfare is real!
Ephesians 6:20
“For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.” Ephesians 6:20
When I think how bold Paul was in sharing the Gospel, and yet he was asking the church to pray that he would be bold enough to speak as he should, it makes me realize that I should definitely be praying for boldness!
Life Applications and Lessons in Bible Study
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Life Applications and Lessons Resources
If you have joined me recently, these daily life applications from the Bible are examples of some of the comments I am writing in the Bibles I am giving to my grandchildren when they graduate from high school. Click here to see the post where I explain this eternal gift idea. I want to give them all the resources I can to use in today’s world. This will be their Sword of the Spirit as they put on the full armor of God!
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Daily Bible Study Process
Do you have a certain daily Bible study process that helps keep you focused on hearing the instruction of the Lord? Because there is no right or wrong time or place to study the Word of God, I am always curious how others spend their quiet time.
I will share more of my Bible study process next week. I look forward to hearing from you. In fact, I would love to share more ideas on the post next week. Please share any Bible study thoughts and ideas that you have, either in the comments or directly to my email address.
Related Posts
Life Applications and Lessons from Ephesians – Part 1
Life Applications and Lessons from Ephesians – Part 2
The book of Ephesians has some really good lessons. There is so much more that we didn’t even see. I know the Word of God is alive and inexhaustible!
I hope you will join me next week. Since we finished the book of Ephesians, let’s take a look at our daily Bible study processes next week. The following week we will begin the book of Philippians. Be sure to share your processes, thoughts, and ideas.
Until next week…
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“Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the devil. For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.” Ephesians 6:11-12
(New Testament in the Holy Bible)
Such a fun dive into Ephesians, Susan, I can’t even remember the last time I prayed for boldness but I should be do that as well. Thanks for the much needed reminder and looking forward to reading more about your study process. Big hugs, CoCo
Same here – I normally do not pray for boldness! That is something I definitely need to work on!😊