EPHESIANS 6:18-24 LESSON #23
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10
OUTLINE 1. Ephesians 6:18 Pray! 2. Ephesians 6:19-20 Be Bold! 3. Ephesians 6:21-24 Be Encouraged!
Prayer is the power behind spiritual stamina, gospel boldness and daily encouragement in the Lord. KEY TRUTH
Pray! Ephesians 6:18
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:14-15
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:16-17
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18
All
All 1. We are to pray at ALL times.
All 1. We are to pray at ALL times. 2. We are to pray with ALL prayer and supplication.
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27
All 1. We are to pray at ALL times. 2. We are to pray with ALL prayer and supplication. 3. We are to pray with ALL perseverance.
All 1. We are to pray at ALL times. 2. We are to pray with ALL prayer and supplication. 3. We are to pray with ALL perseverance. 4. We are to pray for ALL believers.
Prayer brings God s invisible power to bear on our visible lives. TRUTH
You do not have, because you do not ask. James 4:2
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
Be Bold! Ephesians 6:19-20
19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:19-20
Paul Tells of His Conversion 12 In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. 13 At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. Acts 26:12-13
14 And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads. 15 And I said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. Acts 26:14-15
16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you,17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles Acts 26:16-17
to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:17-18
When we pray we receive opportunity and courage to share the Gospel with others. TRUTH
Be Encouraged! Ephesians 6:21-24
Final Greetings 21 So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts. Ephesians 6:21-22
To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2
23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
God strengthens and encourages our hearts through community. TRUTH
Prayer is the power behind spiritual stamina, gospel boldness and daily encouragement in the Lord. KEY TRUTH