The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
Week 2: Session 2 — The Belt of Truth
Read Session 2 and the corresponding personal study days of The Armor of God. Primary Scripture: Ephesians 6:14a; John 8:31–32, 44; John 14:6; John 17:17.
Previewing Week 2 of The Armor of God
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The belt was the first piece of armor a Roman soldier fastened — because without it, nothing else would hold. This week, you'll examine whether God's truth is truly the core of your life, or whether lies have quietly moved in.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.In the Roman army, the belt (or girdle) was foundational — it held all other pieces of armor in place and allowed the soldier to move freely. Shirer uses this image to argue that truth is the 'core support' of the believer's life. What happens spiritually when truth is not at your core? What does life look like when it isn't?
2.Shirer distinguishes between knowing truth objectively (in your head) and having it secured at your core (shaping how you feel and live). Which of those describes your current relationship with God's truth? Where is the gap for you?
3.In John 8:44, Jesus calls Satan 'the father of lies' — lying is not just something he does, it is what he is. Shirer argues that the enemy's primary weapon is deception, not direct attack. What lies about God, yourself, or your circumstances have you been most tempted to believe?