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DRESSED TO KILL
Week 7 - The Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:1-18
The Word of God is living and active.
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul
and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the
heart. Hebrews 4:12
While God has given us everything we need to emerge victorious we need
to understand the difference between authority and power.
Authority is the right to rule
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on
earth." Matt.28:18
Power is the ability to rule
"Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."
Luke 10:17
How do the enemy's weapons work?
HE WANTS TO TEMPT YOU
Genesis 3:1-6
| The serpent was more subtle than
any beast... |
"Looks like fun." |
| Has God indeed said...? |
"Is it really so bad?" |
| You will not surely die. |
"It won't happen to
me." |
| Your eyes will be opened. |
"I must be missing
something." |
| You will be like God. |
"I can handle it." |
| The tree was good for food. |
"C'mon, a guy's gotta
eat!" |
| It was pleasant to the eye. |
"It's too good to be
wrong." |
| A tree desirable to make one
wise. |
"I need this." |
HE WANTS TO ACCUSE YOU
Matthew 4:1-11
Change stones to bread - Lust of the
flesh: DESIRES
Jesus answered: Our needs are met by God
Jump from the temple - Lust of the
eyes: DEPENDENCE
Jesus answered: Our trust is in God
Bow down and worship
- Pride of life: DESTINY
Jesus answered: Our identity is found in
God
HE WANTS TO DECEIVE YOU
Acts 5:1
Manipulation - Weapons of guilt:
What has happened
Domination
- Weapons of control: What is happening
Intimidation
- Weapons of fear: What could happen
HE WANTS TO RUIN YOU John
10:10
STEAL: your armour
KILL: the fruit of the Spirit
DESTROY: your purpose, passions and
possibilities
How does the sword work in my life?
2 Tim. 3:16-17
Teaching: It tells me what is right
Rebuking: It tells me what is not right
Correcting: It tells me how to get
right
Instructing: It tells me how to stay
right
How do we wield the sword?
2 Cor. 10:3-5
Belief:
to conquer doubt
Humility: to conquer pride
Power: to conquer weakness
Faith: to conquer fear
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No, despite all these things,
overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am
convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death
can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. Our
fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of
hell can’t keep God’s love away. Whether we are high above the sky
or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able
to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus
our Lord. Rom. 8:36-39 |
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