July 14, 2024
Series: Ephesians
Teacher: Daniel Broyles
Ephesians 6:10–13
[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Big Truth:
Jesus followers walk In His Strength
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. (Eph. 6:10)
Big Ideas:
War Is Our Present Reality (6:11-12)
Jesus Is Our Sustaining Conviction (6:10, 13)
More References
Ephesians 3:14–21
[14] For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, [15] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, [16] that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, [19] and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. [20] Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, [21] to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 4:12–16
[12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14] so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. [15] Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, [16] from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
Ephesians 5:7–8
[7] Therefore do not become partners with them; [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Ephesians 5:15–17
[15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
We walk through a battlefield where spiritual enemies scheme against us, but strengthened in Jesus, armed with the conviction of his authority and power, the Jesus follower is able to withstand every attack until the final victory (Eph. 6:10-13).
Put on the whole armor of God. Grow in the strengthening knowledge of the Son of God to maturity (Eph. 4:12-16).
Be strengthened. Live with boldness and confidence knowing Jesus sustains your eternity (Eph. 3:11-12).
Set your emotions to be strong and courageous, knowing that your joy is beyond the circumstances of these evil days. Desire to walk as light through the darkness, according to the calling to which you have been called in Christ, your Lord (Eph. 5:8).