1. Ephesians: 6:10-17 BELIEVERS WARFARE and EQUIPMENT
Reminder— Eph. 4:1-6:9
Walk in a manner worthy of your calling
Walk in humility rather than pride
Walk in unity rather than divisiveness
Walk in the new self rather than the old self
Walk in love not lust
Walk by imitating God and Christ’s sacrificial life
Walk in light not darkness
Walk in wisdom not foolishness
Walk in the fullness of the Spirit do not get drunk with wine
Be subject one to another
Walk in mutual submission rather than self-interest/reliance
The result of this walk—guaranteed spiritual warfare
Preparation: Finally, be strong in the LORD and the strength of His might
2 Chron. 20:15; Isaiah 40:29-31
Provision: Get dressed for war—that you may stand FIRM v. 11

2. The enemy and the battle v. 11b-12
Satan—the devil
Rulers
Powers
World forces of this darkness
Spiritual forces of wickedness in heaven places
Take up, that you may resist, having done everything v. 13
Stand firm—that’s what victory looks like! v. 14a
Judges 6, 7; James 4:7
Satan’s characteristic attacks
Impugning God’s character Gen. 3: 1-5
Creating difficulties in life—even persecution—Christ Jesus
Doctrinal confusion and falsehood
Hindering service for God Daniel 10:13; Jude 9
Causing or instigating divisions

3. The Armor Truth—a girding
Persuading/manipulating believers to self trust
Promoting hypocrisy
Worldliness and it’s temptations
Promoting disobedience to God’s word and command
 The Armor
Truth—a girding
a commitment to action to engage in battle
Righteousness—a covering for that which is vital
daily moment by moment obedience—practical righteousness
Peace—prepared for victory
God having changed from enemy to defender
Faith—defense from temptation Hab. 2:4; Prov. 30:5-6
trusting completely on God’s word
Salvation—hope Gal. 6:9; Eph. 3:13; Rev. 2:3
substance that gives purpose
Word of God—defensive and offensive weapon
rhema not logos—spiritual weapons for spiritual enemies Isa. 55:11

4. Incarnate God! the soul that knows Thy name's mysterious power Shall dwell in undisturbed repose, Nor fear the trying hour.  Thy wisdom, faithfulness and love, To feeble helpless worms; A buckler and a refuge prove, From enemies and storms.  In vain the fowler spreads his net, To draw them from thy care; Thy timely call instructs their feet, To shun the artful snare.  When like a baneful pestilence, Sin mows its thousands down On every side, without defence, Thy grace secures thine own.  No midnight terrors haunt their bed, No arrow wounds by day; Unhurt on serpents they shall tread, If found in duty's way. 
Angels, unseen, attend the saints, And bear them in their arms; To cheer the spirit when it faints, And guard the life from harms.  The angels' Lord, himself is nigh, To them that love his name; Ready to save them when they cry, And put their foes to shame.  Crosses and changes are their lot, Long as they sojourn here; But since their Saviour changes not, What have the saints to fear? 
John Newton

5. Ephesians 6:18-24 Watch and Pray
Variety and Frequency: ALL prayer at ALL times
Power: In the Spirit Romans 8:26-27
Be on the alert
Manner: ALL perseverance and petition
Object: For ALL the saints
Matthew 26: 39-41; Luke 21:36; Acts 2:42; Acts 10:2; 2 Tim. 1:3; Psalm 55:17-19; John 17:3
Subject
Spiritual protection, strength, and healing
Victory over temptation
Forgiveness and cleansing of sin committed
Unbelievers trust in Christ for salvation
Believers to have a greater dependence on Christ Jesus
Winning the spiritual battle against Satan
The spiritual well-being of all believers

6. 4 Hear the victors who o'ercame; Still they mark each warrior's way; All with one sweet voice exclaim, "Watch and pray."
5 Hear, above all, hear Thy Lord, Him thou lovest to obey; Hide within thy heart His word, "Watch and pray."
6 Watch, as if on that alone Hung the issue of the day; Pray that help may be sent down: Watch and pray. Amen.
Charlotte Elliott ( )
1 Christian, seek not yet repose, Cast thy dreams of ease away; Thou art in the midst of foes: Watch and pray. 2 Principalities and powers, Mustering their unseen array, Wait for thy unguarded hours: Watch and pray. 3 Gird thy heavenly armor on, Wear it ever, night and day; Ambushed lies the evil one: Watch and pray.

7. Paul’s prayer request Benediction Pray for me
That I may be given utterance to open my mouth
That I may make the mystery of the GOSPEL known
WITH BOLDNESS
Specifically the GOSPEL that has put me in chains
Boldly speaking but speaking only as I ought to speak
Benediction
To the Brethren
Peace
Love with faith
From God—The Father
From the LORD Jesus Christ
Grace to those who love Jesus incorruptibly