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 CAVE! (19:..) Exhaustion, Isolation, Depression, Expectation 2) THE CALL! (19:…) Personal & Tender, Vivid & Dramatic, Quiet & Practical 3) THE CARE! (19:…) Of a friend: the young, disciplined, humble, servant-hearted, loyal, Elisha Lessons: 1. Take time out 2. You are not alone 3. Do your duty 4. Trust God’s plan 5. Find…
Principles of mission: Take the gospel to people groups not political nations The gospel has power in itself. The spread of the gospel is by those in the local culture People have to be sent – missionaries Who sends these missionaries? The Holy Spirit & the local church There are two paths of mission:…
1. IMAGES, PICTURES, METAPHORS USED TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH! A Bride Eph 5:32 A Building 1 Cor 3:9 A New Temple 1 Peter 2:5 A Pillar upholding truth 1 Tim 3:15 A Family Rom 12: 1-2 A Body Rom 12: 3-8 2. PAUL APPEALS: To the church as family Do NOT be conformed (v2) Be…
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Our mercy to each other comes from God’s mercy to us Sees distress; reacts with compassion; responds with practical help; shows no prejudice It’s being like Jesus! Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Gospel transformation is first of all internal…
1) THE QUESTIONS! What accusation do you bring? (18:29) Are You the King of the Jews? (18:33) Am I a Jew? (18:35) What have You done? (18:35) Are You a king? (18:37) What is truth? (18:38) Where are You from? (19:8) Will You not speak to me? (19:10) Don’t You know who I am? (19:10)…