Lesson 6: Sword of the Spirit
Sword of the Spirit: Explained and Applied
“…and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17)
What It Means and How Jesus Applied It:
The explanation of this piece of armor is right there in the verse – it is
the word of God. And it is the only piece of armor that is both
defensive and offensive. Greg Laurie explains further:
“When we are tempted, the most effective weapon that God has
given to us as believers is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of
God.
“Jesus modeled this so beautifully during His temptation in the
wilderness. When the devil tried temptation after temptation against
Him, Jesus used the sword of the Spirit (see Luke 4:1–13).”
When the devil tempted him three times, Jesus responded with the
truth of God’s word – every time.