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Background InformationLife in EphesusThe area was a major port city of the Roman Empire.Businesses made money by selling silver idols and souvenirs to visitors.The Agora or market place was the commercial center of Ephesus.The Belt of TruthDescription of ArmorThe“belt of truth”was named after the leather belt with an apron that hung in front of the Roman soldiers groin and lower abdomen.Small brass plates were attached to the apron to provide the greatest possible protection.MenuMenuThe Breastplate of RighteousnessDescription of ArmorThe second type of breastplate was a type of chain mail,constructed by linking small metal rings together until they formed a vest.MenuMenuFeet Prepared with the Gospel of PeaceHistorical BackgroundThe studded soles enabled the soldier to stand firm.They kept the soldiers feet from slipping in battle.Without his shoes,a Roman soldier could not maintain his position against his enemies.MenuMenuShield of FaithDescription of ArmorIron rims were then fitted along the top and bottom edges,and an iron circle was attached to the center of the shield.The colors of the soldiers military unit were sometimes painted on the leather covering.MenuMenuHelmet of SalvationApplicationTo put on“the helmet of salvation”is to Have assurance that Jesus has saved you,not because of good deeds,but because of his mercy(2 Timothy 1:9).Know that every believer is a“new creation,”no longer living for selfish purposes but living for the Lord(2 Corinthians 5:17).MenuMenuThe Sword of the SpiritApplicationKey verses to memorize when temptations come:God will help you:Isaiah 41:10God will always be with you:Joshua 1:9Serve God only:Matt.4:10God helps us when we are tempted:1 Cor.10:13MenuMenuSpiritual WarfareDevils SchemesGods PlanBible“Me First”God firstMatthew 6:33LiesTruthProverbs 14:25FearLove1 John 4:18DiscouragementConfidence and StrengthDeut.31:8MenuMenuGoing into BattleHistorical BackgroundThe Roman military worked together using a formation known as“the tortoise.”In the tortoise,the rows of soldiers closed all gaps between one another and held their shields together.MenuMenu
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