Hand to Hand Combat

Published: Nov. 29, 2015, 10 a.m.

b'1Peter: Living HopeHand to Hand Combat: 1Peter 5:8-14November 29, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 5:8-14 Michael\\u2019s Personal Goal: to stand strong in the Lord and in His mighty power1 (V 8): Be Aware; there is an Adversary Adversary: literally an opponent in a court of law. \\u2026the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. Revelation 12:10b.There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1Devil (Diabolos): related to, or characteristic of the devil App 1: Take the devil seriously App 2: Don\\u2019t overestimate his power 2 (V9): Resist (anthistaymee) him: the adversary\\u2019s got nothing on you Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:7-8a10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.\\u201d11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil\\u2019s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13 NIVApp: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power3 (V 10-11): Eternal Hope: God will use it allApp: Hold onto your hope. God will use all of it What is God\\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?'