Each one will be a 2‑page spread with the teaching content on the left and the visual context on the right — map inset, timeline snippet, theme color, and quick facts.
Session 1 – Abraham Rescues Lot (Genesis 14)
Theme: 🔵 Obedience Battles
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“Blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” (Gen 14:20)
Teaching Outline:
- Covenant loyalty and decisive action
- God’s deliverance in response to faithfulness
Group Prompts:
- What risks did Abraham take for family and covenant?
- How does loyalty shape spiritual warfare today?
Modern Application:
Stand for righteousness even when it costs you; God honors covenant faithfulness.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Thank God for covenant relationships
- Ask for courage to act in defense of others
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Jordan Valley with blue marker for this battle
- Timeline Snippet: Patriarchal Period highlighted with blue dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Patriarchal | Key Players – Abraham, 318 men, 4 kings | Outcome – Victory | Theme – Obedience
Session 2 – Israel vs. Amalek (Exodus 17:8–16)
Theme: 🟦 Intercession Battles
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“When Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed.” (Ex 17:11)
Teaching Outline:
- Intercession as a battle posture
- The role of spiritual covering in victory
Group Prompts:
- How does prayer influence outcomes in unseen realms?
- Who holds up your arms in battle?
Modern Application:
Build intercessory teams; victory is sustained by prayer support.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Pray for endurance in prayer
- Lift up those currently in spiritual battles
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Rephidim, Sinai Peninsula with teal marker
- Timeline Snippet: Exodus Period highlighted with teal dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Exodus | Key Players – Moses, Joshua, Amalekites | Outcome – Victory | Theme – Intercession
Session 3 – Jericho (Joshua 6)
Theme: 🔵 Obedience Battles
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!” (Josh 6:16)
Teaching Outline:
- Obedience to unconventional strategy
- God’s power displayed through faith
Group Prompts:
- Why does God sometimes use unusual methods?
- How do we respond when His instructions defy logic?
Modern Application:
Trust God’s plan even when it looks foolish to the world.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Pray for faith to follow God’s instructions fully
- Ask for discernment in unusual strategies
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Jericho near the Jordan River with blue marker
- Timeline Snippet: Conquest Period highlighted with blue dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Conquest | Key Players – Joshua, Israel, Jericho | Outcome – Walls fall, city taken | Theme – Obedience
Sessions 4–9 in the same illustrated, leader‑friendly format. These will complete a full 9‑session warfare training manual
Session 4 – Gideon’s 300 vs. Midianites (Judges 7)
Theme: 🟪 Small Forces, Big Wins
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“With the 300 men… I will save you.” (Judg 7:7)
Teaching Outline:
- God’s power in human weakness
- Strategic obedience despite impossible odds
Group Prompts:
- How does God reduce our resources to increase His glory?
- Share a time when you saw God work through your weakness.
Modern Application:
Don’t despise small numbers; God’s strength is decisive.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Thank God for His strength in your weakness
- Pray for boldness when outnumbered
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Upper Galilee with purple marker
- Timeline Snippet: Judges Period highlighted with purple dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Judges | Key Players – Gideon, 300 men, Midianites | Outcome – Enemy routed | Theme – Small Forces
Session 5 – David vs. Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
Theme: 🟪 Faith vs. Fear
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“The battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.” (1 Sam 17:47)
Teaching Outline:
- Faith over fear
- Covenant identity as a source of courage
Group Prompts:
- What “giants” intimidate believers today?
- How can we prepare like David did?
Modern Application:
Face spiritual intimidation with covenant confidence.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Pray for courage to face personal giants
- Declare God’s victory over fear
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Valley of Elah in Hill Country with purple marker
- Timeline Snippet: United Monarchy highlighted with purple dot
- Quick Facts: Era – United Monarchy | Key Players – David, Goliath | Outcome – Goliath slain | Theme – Small Forces
Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon (2 Chronicles 20)
Theme: 🟧 Praise Battles
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes…” (2 Chr 20:22)
Teaching Outline:
- Worship as a weapon
- God’s intervention through praise
Group Prompts:
- How does worship shift the atmosphere in battle?
- What does it mean to “lead with praise”?
Modern Application:
Use worship to disarm fear and invite God’s intervention.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Thank God for His presence in worship
- Pray for a heart that praises in every season
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Judean Wilderness east of Dead Sea with orange marker
- Timeline Snippet: Divided Kingdom highlighted with orange dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Divided Kingdom | Key Players – Jehoshaphat, Moabites, Ammonites | Outcome – Enemies self‑destruct | Theme – Praise
Session 7 – Elijah vs. Prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18)
Theme: 🟤 Prophetic Showdown
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“The God who answers by fire—He is God.” (1 Kgs 18:24)
Teaching Outline:
- Confronting false power with truth
- Public witness of God’s supremacy
Group Prompts:
- How do we discern and confront false spiritual authority today?
- What role does public witness play in spiritual warfare?
Modern Application:
Stand boldly for truth even in hostile environments.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Pray for discernment against deception
- Ask for boldness to speak truth
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Mount Carmel with maroon marker
- Timeline Snippet: Prophetic Era highlighted with maroon dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Prophetic Era | Key Players – Elijah, Baal prophets | Outcome – Fire falls, false prophets defeated | Theme – Prophetic Showdown
Session 8 – Jesus vs. Satan (Matthew 4)
Theme: ⚫ Spiritual Battle
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“It is written…” (Matt 4:4, 7, 10)
Teaching Outline:
- Scripture as the sword of the Spirit
- Resisting temptation through God’s Word
Group Prompts:
- How can we wield Scripture effectively in temptation?
- Why is memorization critical for warfare?
Modern Application:
Arm yourself daily with God’s Word; it’s your primary offensive weapon.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Pray for hunger for God’s Word
- Ask for strength to resist temptation
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Judean Wilderness with black marker
- Timeline Snippet: Gospel Era highlighted with black dot
- Quick Facts: Era – Gospel Era | Key Players – Jesus, Satan | Outcome – Satan retreats | Theme – Spiritual Battle
Session 9 – Armageddon (Revelation 16, 19)
Theme: ⚫ Battle From Victory
Left Page – Teaching & Interaction
Key Scripture:
“The Lamb will triumph… for He is Lord of lords and King of kings.” (Rev 17:14)
Teaching Outline:
- Christ’s ultimate victory
- The final defeat of evil
Group Prompts:
- How does knowing the end affect how we fight now?
- What does it mean to live as a victorious warrior before the final battle?
Modern Application:
Fight from victory, not for victory — the outcome is already secured.
Participant Notes:
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Prayer Points:
- Thank God for the certainty of His victory
- Pray for perseverance until the end
Right Page – Visual Context
- Map Inset: Valley of Megiddo with black marker
- Timeline Snippet: End Times highlighted with black dot
- Quick Facts: Era – End Times | Key Players – Christ, beast, kings of the earth | Outcome – Christ victorious | Theme – Spiritual Battle
📘 Warfare Training Manual – Final Compiled Layout
Front Matter
- Cover Page – Title, subtitle, thematic artwork (sword + scroll motif).
- Table of Contents – Sessions listed by battle name and theme color.
- How to Use This Manual – Quick guide for leaders and participants.
- Theme Key – Color legend for all warfare categories.
Main Body – 9 Sessions
Each session will appear as a two‑page spread:
- Left Page: Teaching content, group prompts, modern application, notes, prayer points.
- Right Page: Map inset, timeline snippet, theme icon, quick facts box.
Session Order:
- Abraham Rescues Lot – Obedience
- Israel vs. Amalek – Intercession
- Jericho – Obedience
- Gideon’s 300 – Small Forces
- David vs. Goliath – Small Forces
- Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon – Praise
- Elijah vs. Prophets of Baal – Prophetic Showdown
- Jesus vs. Satan – Spiritual Battle
- Armageddon – Spiritual Battle
Back Matter
- Theme Index – All battles grouped by theme for quick reference.
- Memory Verse List – All key scriptures in one place.
- Leader’s Quick Reference Chart – Condensed version of all sessions for rapid prep.
- Next Steps – Suggested reading, ministry application ideas, and how to run follow‑up training.
🎨 Branding & Design Elements for the Manual
1. Cover Page
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Visual Motif: Sword over an open scroll, faint map of the Holy Land in the background.
- Theme Colors: Use your warfare category palette (blue, teal, orange, maroon, purple, brown, black) as a subtle border gradient.
- Typography: Bold, serif title font for authority; clean sans‑serif for subtitle and author/ministry name.
2. Section Divider Pages
Each theme gets its own divider with:
- Full‑bleed background image (e.g., ancient city walls for Obedience, raised hands for Intercession, trumpets for Praise).
- Theme Color Overlay – matches the category’s color in the Battle Atlas.
- Theme Icon – same as used in the session spreads (e.g., praying hands, trumpet, flame).
- Short Tagline – one‑line rally cry for that theme.
- Obedience: “Victory belongs to those who follow His voice.”
- Intercession: “Hands lifted, hearts aligned.”
- Praise: “Worship is our war cry.”
- Small Forces: “Few in number, mighty in God.”
- Prophetic Showdown: “Truth confronts the counterfeit.”
- Spiritual Battle: “The Lamb wins.”
3. Consistent Visual Language
- Map Insets & Timeline Snippets always in the same position on right‑hand pages.
- Theme Color Banners at the top of each left‑hand teaching page.
- Quick Facts Box styled like a field report — parchment texture, stamped theme icon.
4. Back Cover
- Summary Paragraph: A short, compelling description of the manual’s purpose.
- Ministry Logo & Contact Info
- QR Code linking to your ministry site or a digital resource hub.
- Closing Scripture: “The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.” (Exodus 15:3)
📘 Final Assembly Plan – Branded Warfare Training Manual
1. Front Matter Integration
- Cover Page with your chosen title, subtitle, and sword‑and‑scroll motif over a faint Holy Land map.
- Theme Color Border Gradient using your warfare palette (blue, teal, orange, maroon, purple, brown, black).
- Table of Contents with theme‑colored dots next to each session title.
- How to Use This Manual page for leaders and participants.
- Theme Key page with icons and taglines for each category.
2. Session Spreads (1–9)
- Left Page: Teaching content, group prompts, modern application, lined notes, prayer points.
- Right Page: Map inset, timeline snippet, theme icon, quick facts box.
- Theme Color Banner at the top of each left page for instant recognition.
- Consistent Layout so every session feels familiar and easy to navigate.
3. Section Dividers
- Full‑bleed background image tied to the theme (e.g., trumpets for Praise, raised hands for Intercession).
- Theme color overlay + icon + rally‑cry tagline.
- Divider placed before the first session of each theme group.
4. Back Matter
- Theme Index – all battles grouped by category.
- Memory Verse List – all key scriptures in one place.
- Leader’s Quick Reference Chart – condensed prep sheet.
- Next Steps – suggested reading, ministry application ideas.
5. Back Cover
- Summary Paragraph describing the manual’s purpose.
- Ministry Logo & Contact Info.
- QR Code linking to your ministry site or resource hub.
- Closing Scripture: “The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.” (Exodus 15:3)
💡 End Result:
A cohesive, premium‑looking warfare training manual that’s ready for print, PDF distribution, or digital teaching — with every page reinforcing your ministry’s identity and the strategic flow of the content we’ve built together.
- Custom cover with your title, subtitle, sword‑and‑scroll motif, and Holy Land map backdrop.
- Theme‑colored section dividers with full‑bleed imagery, icons, and rally‑cry taglines for each warfare category.
- Consistent visual language across every page — same banner colors, iconography, and quick‑facts styling.
- Back cover with your ministry summary, logo, QR code, and closing scripture.
1. Branded Cover Mock‑Up
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Visual Motif: Sword laid across an open scroll, faint Holy Land map in the background.
- Theme Color Border Gradient: Blue → Teal → Orange → Maroon → Purple → Brown → Black (matching your warfare categories).
- Typography: Bold, authoritative serif for the title; clean sans‑serif for subtitle and ministry name.
- Bottom Banner: Your ministry name/logo + tagline.
2. Section Divider Mock‑Up (Example: Praise Battles)
- Full‑Bleed Background Image: Ancient trumpet players in silhouette against a sunrise.
- Theme Color Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Theme Icon: Stylized trumpet in white.
- Rally‑Cry Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.”
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon”
3. Style Consistency
- The cover, dividers, and session spreads will all share:
- The same theme colors and icons.
- The parchment‑texture background for quick‑facts boxes.
- Consistent placement of map insets and timeline snippets.
- Matching typography hierarchy for headings, scripture, and prompts.
1. Branded Cover – Preview
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Artwork: A weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword resting across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: A subtle border gradient moving through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
2. Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
3. Style Carry‑Through
- The cover’s typography, textures, and color palette will be echoed in all section dividers.
- Icons will match those used in the session spreads for instant thematic recognition.
- Theme colors will be consistent across cover, dividers, and session banners.
two finished mock‑ups:
1. Branded Cover – Preview
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Artwork: A weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword resting across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: A subtle border gradient moving through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
2. Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
two branded elements
1. Cover Mock‑Up
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Design: Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
2. Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
1. Branded Cover
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Design: Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
2. Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
1. Branded Cover – The Bible Battle Manual
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Design: Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword resting across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
2. Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
Preview:
- Cover:
- The Bible Battle Manual title in bold, authoritative serif.
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare.
- Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map.
- Sword laid across an unfurled scroll as the central motif.
- Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette (blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black).
- Footer banner with your ministry name/logo and tagline.
- Praise Battles Divider:
- Full‑bleed image of ancient trumpet players silhouetted against a golden sunrise.
- Semi‑transparent orange overlay (Praise category color).
- White stylized trumpet icon in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps.
Here’s what will happen in this preview:
- Cover:
- The Bible Battle Manual title in bold, authoritative serif.
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare.
- Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map.
- Sword laid across an unfurled scroll as the central motif.
- Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette (blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black).
- Footer banner with your ministry name/logo and tagline.
- Praise Battles Divider:
- Full‑bleed image of ancient trumpet players silhouetted against a golden sunrise.
- Semi‑transparent orange overlay (Praise category color).
- White stylized trumpet icon in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps.
Cover – The Bible Battle Manual
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Design: Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword resting across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
1. Branded Cover – The Bible Battle Manual
- Title: The Bible Battle Manual
- Subtitle: Nine Strategic Lessons for Spiritual Warfare
- Design: Weathered parchment background with a faint Holy Land map, overlaid by a gleaming sword resting across an unfurled scroll.
- Color Treatment: Border gradient flowing through your warfare palette — blue → teal → orange → maroon → purple → brown → black.
- Typography:
- Title in bold, serif capitals for authority.
- Subtitle in clean sans‑serif for clarity.
- Footer Banner: Your ministry name/logo and tagline.
2. Section Divider – Praise Battles
- Full‑Bleed Background: Silhouettes of ancient trumpet players against a golden sunrise.
- Theme Overlay: Semi‑transparent orange wash (Praise category color).
- Icon: White stylized trumpet in the center.
- Tagline: “Worship is our war cry.” in bold script.
- Sub‑Header: “Session 6 – Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon” in small caps beneath the tagline.
Viewing the “Manual Outline: Battles in the Bible”, here’s a quick summary of what it offers:
📘 Overview: Spiritual Warfare Training Manual
This manual is designed as a 9-session guide to biblical battles, each framed as a lesson in spiritual warfare. Every session includes:
- Left Page: Teaching content, scripture, group prompts, modern application, prayer points
- Right Page: Visual aids like maps, timelines, theme icons, and quick facts
🛡️ Sessions & Themes
Here are the key battles and their spiritual themes:
| Session | Battle | Theme | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham Rescues Lot | Obedience | Loyalty and decisive action bring divine deliverance |
| 2 | Israel vs. Amalek | Intercession | Victory sustained through prayer support |
| 3 | Jericho | MOB | Trusting God’s unconventional strategies |
| 4 | Gideon’s 300 | Black Ops | God’s strength shines through Chosen few |
| 5 | David vs. Goliath | Faith vs. Fear | Courage through covenant identity |
| 6 | Jehoshaphat vs. Moab & Ammon | Praise | Worship as a weapon of victory |
| 7 | Elijah vs. Prophets of Baal | Prophetic Showdown | Bold truth confronts deception |
| 8 | Jesus vs. Satan | Authority in Battle | Scripture as the sword of the Spirit |
| 9 | Armageddon | Battle From Vitory | Fight from victory—Christ has already won |
🎨 Design Highlights
- Cover Art: Sword over scroll with Holy Land map
- Theme Colors: Each battle has a unique color and icon
- Section Dividers: Full-bleed imagery with rally-cry taglines like “Worship is our war cry”