Ephesians 6:10-18

Published: Feb. 3, 2013, 10 a.m.

Ephesians: Things Money Can\u2019t BuyEphesians 6:10-18: Sit, Walk, StandFebruary 3, 2013Please turn in Bibles to Ephesians 6:10God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:6-7App: Sit: rest secure in the full assurance of who you are and what is yours in Christ.1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 NKJVApp: How is your walk? By an act of your will surrender those areas to Christ that you tend to take control. \u201cThese things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.\u201d John 16:33Vs 10:Be strong in the Lord\u2026\u201c\u2026apart from me you can do nothing\u201d John 15:5b\u201cI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.\u201d Philippians 4:13 NKJVApp: All eyes on Jesus. I lift up my eyes to the hills\u2014where does my help come from?2My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2Vs 11-18: The Full Armor of God: Put on Christ (ref. Rom. 7:24-25, Col. 3:1-3)Vs 14:Because the Devil is a liar we need the belt of Truth.\u201cIf you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.\u201d John 8:31b-32App: Memorizing God\u2019s Word arms us with Truth.Vs 14b:Your vital organs (eternal existence) are secure in Christ (breastplate) Vs 15:Ready-ready position: Like good shoes, Jesus is our support and mobilityVs 16:Satan\u2019s accusations are fiery darts (Shield of Faith) Vs 17:The helmet guards our mind with Truth Vs 17b:The Sword is truth for offense and defense Vs 18:Prayer is not so much a weapon as it is the very means by which we engage in the battle What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?