Using Ephesians 6:13-18 give youth a few minutes to list the “six” pieces of spiritual equipment and then rewrite the analogy from a new perspective as below:
Getting Started
- List the six pieces of equipment in the passage
- Write a short one sentence description for the purpose or use of each item listed.
- Rewrite Ephesians 6 using the new analogy provided: (Give each group a different analogy to use) They will need to identify each new piece of equipment and how it relates to the Christian walk.
Here are some possibilities for fresh analogies:
- Firefighter
- Astronaut
- Football player
- Tennis player
- Blacksmith
- Cook/ Chef
- Orchestra Conductor
- Race Car Driver
- Policeman
- Baseball Player
- Fighter Pilot
- Tank Driver
- Construction Worker
- Doctor
- Dentist
There are lots of options…. and looking at the equipment from a fresh perspective often brings out some really nice insights.
Here are the original 6 pieces of equipment for the passage:
- Belt – Truth
- Breastplate – Righteousness
- Shoes – Gospel of Peace
- Shield – Faith
- Helmet – Salvation
- Sword – Word of God
Example of using a new analogy – Fire Fighter
- Infrared goggles – Allow the firefighter to see the heat spots and know truth of the situation
- Oxygen Mask – protects his breathing – Like the holy spirit in us
- Boots – Gives him good footing and allows him to rescue others
- Fireproof suit – shields him from the fire
- Helmet – protects head
- Fire hose – helps him to put out fires of deception so that he can get to the truth
- Axe – helps him to cut away barriers and blockages so he can rescue others
- Ladder – helps him to reach places normally out of reach
Addition Questions for discussion:
- Why are only 6 pieces of equipment listed?
- Is there something you feel is missing from this list?
- Are all these pieces of equipment necessary?
- Which piece of equipment is most useful in your own Christian walk?
- Which piece of equipment do you most often neglect?
- How can having these 6 pieces of equipment help you to live a more victorious Christian life?
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