Ephesians 6:19-20, “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” NIV. Think about what was the most …
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Ephesians 6:17-18, “And take the helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 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.” When Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus, while …
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Ephesians 6:16, “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. That little word “all” holds a lot of truth in Ephe. 6:16. It means in every circumstance, in every situation, not just some instances. On every occasion, Paul is telling us, …
Ephesians 6:10-11, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Is it possible for our faith to grow stronger during a time of waiting? Abraham’s did, as Paul stated in …
Ephesians 5:15-17, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Put your name in Ephesians. 5:15-17, in the blanks: “_______________ look carefully then how you …
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Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” What does it mean for you to be an imitator of God? What does that look like to you? I have been asking myself that …
Ephesians 4:31-32, “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” I think we all are weary and fed up with all of the perpetual fault-finding, arguing, and hatred …
Ephesians 4:30, “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Paul has just talked about having control over our words coming out of our mouths (Ephe. 4:26-27). That they should be used to build others up in being helpful, and not be corrupt in …
Ephesians 4: 29, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. With all of the hate talk reported in the news and the media, I wonder if Paul was alive today if …
Ephesians 4:26-27, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” There seems to be so much hate and anger displayed all around us these days. The media, political scenarios, and conflict, perhaps even within families and our jobs, that is …
