Shoes- Shield of Faith

Shield of Faith

Ephesians 6:13-16/Hebrews 11:6

October 19, 2025

Roman Soldier

• Roman soldiers had a large wooden shield that was covered with leather.
  • Could be 2.5 feet wide and up to 4 feet tall; could with other shields.
  • Often soaked in water before battle to protect against flaming arrows.

Paul gave important details about the shield of faith, Ephesians 6:16.

• The other pieces of armor are not enough faith.
• Taking up the shield of faith is a : will we trust God or not?
• Our faith can withstand any of Satan.
  • Satan has many weapons: doubt, fear, guilt, shame, anger, hate, confusion.

Hebrews 11:6 helps us understand how to take up the shield of faith.

• Faith is a foundational part of our spiritual life.
  • We can’t please God without faith: reflected in attitudes of daily life.
  • Faith guides our understanding of God – who He is and what He does.
  • Faith is the means by which God us.
    • He gives assurance, confidence, peace, joy, endurance, wisdom, protection, etc.
• Abel and Enoch are examples of people who pleased God with their faith, vv. 4-5.
  • Abel’s actions reflected his and reverence for God.
  • Enoch “walked” with God in a daily, obedient , Genesis 5:21-24.
• Faith only works as a shield of protection when we live it out in daily life.

Jesus is the perfect example of how to use the shield of faith, Matthew 4:1-11.

• Jesus responded to each of Satan’s attacks with God’s truth from
  • He knew both what Scripture said and how to apply it.
• Jesus trusted in God the Father for wisdom and strength.
  • He spent extensive time in developing the relationship.
• Take time to read Matthew 4:1-11 slowly and think about Jesus’ example.
  • How can you grow in your understanding and use of the Bible?
  • How can you grow in your prayer life?

Do you know God in a personal relationship?

(Answers: link, without, choice attack, heart, rewards, love, lifestyle, Scripture, prayer)