Sermon Overview:

Stand against our spiritual enemies by praying for one another and for the gospel's advance.

1. How to pray to stand against our spiritual enemies (v. 18)

2. What to pray for to stand against our spiritual enemies (vv. 19-20)

Digging Deeper:

Read Ephesians 6:18-20

1. How does this passage teach us how to pray?

2. How does “supplication” differ from regular prayer? Can you give an example?

3. One of Paul’s prayer requests to the church was the ability to boldly proclaim the gospel (vv. 19-20). How is this instructive or challenging to you as you consider your own prayer life?

4. How can Paul’s model to pray for boldness take life in our Gospel Community?

5. Paul is asking the members of the church to pray for him. Unfortunately, we can be tempted to share only prayer requests about family, and friends. How comfortable are you to share or not share within the group a prayer request that involves you personally?

6. What does Paul's request for boldness in proclaiming the gospel (v. 19) tell us about the importance of sharing our faith?

7. What do you find challenging in your prayer life? How can we help and pray for you?

8. How do you see the gospel being advanced around you, and how can we pray for your efforts in that direction?

9. What do you think Paul wants the Ephesians (and us) to understand about the role of prayer in spiritual warfare?

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