The book of Ephesians does show us “How to Follow Jesus in Trying Times”: 
Hymn 623 – I Will Follow Thee, My Saviour so that our actions will always speak louder than our words.

For the peace that is so needed in our poor, old world now, we find this in
Hymn 463 – Peace, Perfect Peace and 
Hymn 466 – Wonderful Peace. 

As we all rally and work together as God’s army in the church, we are encouraged by 
Hymn 614 – Sound The Battle Cry. 

Paul teaches us to 
Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus – Hymn 618, 
Stand Like The Brave – Hymn 610 because we are 
Standing On The Promises – Hymn 518.

It is with this letter from Paul that we know 
Faith Is The Victory – Hymn 608 (Tuesday).

The “sword of the Spirit”, the word of God, (Wednesday) has us asking 
Lord, Bless Thy Word To Every Heart – Hymn 667.

With prayer being such a special event on the battlefield, we ask 
Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer – Hymn 658, and 
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord – Hymn 684.

 So, dear people, be encouraged to go forward and
“Lift up the trumpet and loud let it ring, Jesus IS coming again” – Hymn 213.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

 Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

Amen!(3)

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Key Thought: The spiritual battle is based on God’s offering to fight for our salvation. When we accept Christ, we join in His army and His offer of peace.
September 23, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 6:14, I Peter 4:1, 5:8.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. How does Paul imagine believers preparing for the battle against evil?
3. Personal Application: In what ways have you experienced the idea that goodness, holiness, and truth can be a protection? Share your thoughts..
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How can we be agents of peace in a world so increasingly characterized by oppression and violence?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:2, 2:14,15,17.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why does Paul use detailed military imagery when he is so interested in peace?
3. Personal Application: How does David refusing Saul’s armor help us understand the whole armor of God? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “How does the shield of faith protect you from the fiery darts hurled in your direction by others?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 6:16,17.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. When and how should believers as combatants use the shield, the helmet, and the sword?
3. Personal Application: Do the military images teach us just how literal the great controversy really is and how seriously we should take it? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How do you treat the wounded? In other words, how do you treat those who are facing struggles out of fear or to not give in to their neighbors, family, or bosses over their willingness to follow their faith? What if some do? Is there anything we can do to help them?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2, I Thessalonians 5:16-18.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Review the calls to prayer. Which one inspires you the most? Why?
3. Personal Application: How can we conduct prayer ministry based on these messages? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148)

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