1. REJOICING
In the Lord (v1-2)
2. REJECTING
The trust of men (v3-4)
3. RELYING
On the Lord
a) Past v5-6a
b) Present v6b-9
c) Future v10
1) ITS REALITY! Everyone is tempted (1 Cor 10-13) Jesus was tempted (Matt 4:1-2) Christians are tempted (1 Pet 5:8-9) 2) ITS ROOT! “Satan” the tempter (Matt 4:3) 3) ITS RESISTANCE! a) Pray (Matt 6:13) b) Believe (1 Cor 10:13) c) Dress (Eph 6:13-18) d) Run (2 Tim 2:22
1. THE SACRIFICE! 2. THE SUBSTITUTE! 3. THE SAVIOUR!
1. The Contrast: Darkness and Light 2. The Prophetic Names: Wonderful Counsellor – He has all the wisdom we need Mighty God – He has all the power we need Everlasting Father – He has the family we need Prince of Peace – He brings now, and will bring in the future the peace we need. 3….
Context: Acts 19:18-20; 23-34; Eph 1:1-6:9 The Ephesians knew they were in a fight 1. STRENGTH (Eph 6:10) a. Personal v10: His strength (“in the Lord”; “His might”). Described in 1:19,20 b. Purposeful v11: To enable us to stand. Note the command! “Put on…” 2. STRUGGLE (Eph 6:12) a. Picture: “wrestle”: personal, intimate, protracted. b….
1. THE REACTION OF THOSE LISTENING TO THE WORDS OF JESUS There are only two ways to react to what Jesus said: a) You can believe and obey His words b) You can ignore His words and suffer the consequences There is no middle ground. It is either one or the other. 2. THE REASON…
NB. Low quality audio ‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’ (verse 34) (1)Who is wielding this sword? (v34-36) (2)Why would they turn against people so close to them? v37 The Christian’s first love v38 The Christian’s self-denial v39 The Christian’s eternal perspective (3)What is Jesus up to? (v34-36) (4)How should Christians…