Ephesians 6:15 “The Gospel Shoes of Readiness”

Ephesians 6:15 — Ready with the Gospel of Peace

Day 1 — Peace Provided

Read: Ephesians 6:15; Romans 5:1

1. What does it mean that believers have “peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”?
2. Why is peace with God different from simply feeling peaceful?
3. Where are you most tempted to believe God is still holding your sin over your head?
4. How does justification by faith give you firm footing against accusation?
5. What lie do you need to reject this week?
   “God is against me.”
   “I am on probation.”
   “My sin is stronger than grace.”
   “God’s peace depends on my performance.”

Prayer:
Lord, help me stand in the peace Christ has provided. Teach me to answer accusation with the finished work of Jesus.

Day 2 — Peace That Stabilizes

Read: Colossians 1:19–22; Jude 24–25

1. According to Colossians 1, how did Christ make peace?
2. Why is it important to remember that peace with God was made “by the blood of His cross”?
3. How does Jude 24–25 strengthen your assurance?
4. Where do you feel spiritually unstable right now?
5. What would it look like this week to “plant your feet” in the gospel instead of your feelings?

Prayer:
Father, thank You that the peace You give is not fragile. Keep me from stumbling and help me stand firm in Christ.

Day 3 — Peace Purchased

Read: Ephesians 2:13–18

1. What does Paul mean when he says Christ “is our peace”?
2. How has Jesus broken down hostility between people?
3. Why is division in the church such a serious contradiction of the gospel?
4. Are there any relationships where you have allowed suspicion, bitterness, gossip, or resentment to grow?
5. What is one step you can take to protect the peace Christ purchased?

Prayer:
Jesus, You purchased peace by Your blood. Make me someone who guards peace rather than damages it.

Day 4 — Peace Protected

Read: Romans 12:18; Ephesians 4:1–3

1. What does it mean to live peaceably “so far as it depends on you”?
2. What is the difference between protecting peace and avoiding hard conversations?
3. Where are you tempted to promote a preference into a principle?
4. Before speaking about another person, how could these questions help you?
   Is it true?
   Is it necessary?
   Is it loving?
   Will it protect peace?
5. Who do you need to encourage, apologize to, or pursue reconciliation with?

Prayer:
Lord, make me eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Help my words heal rather than inflame.

Day 5 — Peace Published

Read: Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:13–17

1. Why are the feet of those who bring good news called “beautiful”?
2. What does it mean that Christ has “published” peace through the gospel?
3. Why do you think Christians are often silent about the best news in the world?
4. Which reason for silence do you most relate to: fear, feeling unprepared, distraction, shame, or forgetting the goodness of the gospel?
5. Who is one person you can pray for and move toward with the gospel this week?

Prayer:
Lord, give me beautiful feet. Help me carry the good news of peace to someone who needs Christ.

Day 6 — Ambassadors of Peace

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:18–21

1. What does it mean that God has given believers the “ministry of reconciliation”?
2. How does seeing yourself as an ambassador change the way you think about evangelism?
3. Why is it important that we go first as gospel ambassadors, not merely as culture warriors?
4. What is one simple step you can take this week?
   Pray for one person.
   Ask one spiritual question.
   Share one sentence of testimony.
   Invite someone to church.
   Offer to read Scripture with someone.
5. How can your group pray for your witness this week?

Prayer:
God, make me faithful as an ambassador of Christ. Help me lovingly say, “Be reconciled to God.”

Day 7 — Firm Footing in the Gospel of Peace

Read: Ephesians 6:10–20

1. How does Ephesians 6 remind us that the Christian life is a spiritual battle?
2. How does the gospel of peace give us traction for the battle?
3. Which part of the sermon do you most need to apply right now?
   Christ has provided peace, so plant your feet in it.
   Christ has purchased peace, so protect it.
   Christ has published peace, so proclaim it.
4. Where is Satan trying to shake, divide, or silence you?
5. How will you respond by faith this week?

Prayer:
Christ, You have not sent us into battle barefoot. Help us stand in Your peace, protect Your peace, and proclaim Your peace. Amen.