Ephesians 6:10 (ESV) — 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Finally • considering everything Paul had written in his letter before this • NOW learn & apply the following… BE strong 1. in the Lord – the person of the Lord 2. in the strength of his might – His entire dominion or kingdom
Transition: Being strong, an attribute, is a result of getting stronger, which a process. A process takes work & time.
Process -- Ephesians 1:1-6:9 1. Faith 2. Mission 3. Teammates 4. Hardness 5. Team Building •In order to lead – you must first learn to follow. Eph 5:21 and following • In order to be strong – you must first learn to be submissive -- be subject to authority
Transition: The strength of the soldier is dependent upon the strength of the king, and the strength of his kingdom.
BE STRONG – IN THE LORD
Good news! Our king is consistent, he means what he says, he backs up his words with action
Heb 13:8 Psalm 59:9 David’s prayer 1 John 4:4; Phil 4:13, 19; Eph 1:17–20a On the throne Eph 1:20b–23;2 Tim 4:16–18; Col 1:9–14
BE STRONG – IN THE STRENGTH OF HIS MIGHT (kingdom or dominion)
Angels: TF Heavens
Ephesians 6:12 Joshua 5:13–14 At Jericho 2 Sam 5:22–24 David 2 Kings 6:15–17 Elisha Dan 10:1–13 Daniel Angels are sent by God. In extraordinary circumstances, they interact with us. But they are God’s alone to command. Fight your lane.
The Church: TF Earth
Mat 16:18;Eph 4:11–16
Team Life - Everyone • shows up - Hebrews 10:24–25 • shares the burden – 1 Cor 16:1–2; 2 Cor 9:6–8 • serves - Eph 3:7; 4:7 • sacrifices – Heb 13:14–16; Eph 5:1–2
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