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The Benefits of Being in The Benefits of Being in ChristChrist
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in heavenly
places...”
(Ephesians 1:3, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #1
What Being in Christ MeansWhat Being in Christ Means
“So then you are no longer strangers and
aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the
saints and members of the household of
God...”
(Ephesians 2:19, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #2
The Mystery of ChristThe Mystery of Christ
“This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow
heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel.”
(Ephesians 3:6, ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #3
The Unity of Strength in The Unity of Strength in ChristChrist
“...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing one another in love...”
(Ephesians 4:1b-2, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #4
The Strength of the New ManThe Strength of the New Man
“...to put off your old self, which belongs to
your former manner of life and is corrupt
through deceitful desires, and to be
renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put
on the new self, created after the likeness
of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4: 22-23, ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #5
Finding Strength in WalkingFinding Strength in Walking
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved
children. And walk in love, as Christ loved
us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.”
(Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV; emphasis mine)
Memory Verse For Lesson #6
The Strength of MarriageThe Strength of Marriage
“This mystery is profound, and I am saying
that it refers to Christ and the church.
However, let each of you love his wife as
himself, and let the wife see that she
respects her husband.”
(Ephesians 5:32-33 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #7
The Strength of ObedienceThe Strength of Obedience
“…with a sincere heart, as you would
Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as
people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ,
doing the will of God from the heart,
rendering service with a good will as to the
Lord and not to man .”
(Ephesians 6:5b-7 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #8
Lesson #9Lesson #9
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
“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.”
(Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV)
Memory Verse For Lesson #9
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Strength in the Armor
You cannot fight this battle alone. (Ephesians 6:10)
The strength to stand comes from the armor of God.
(Ephesians 6:11)
The armor is given by God. (Ephesians 6:11)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
The Battle
The battle is against the power of the devil.
(Ephesians 6:11, 13)
He is crafty. (2 Corinthians 11:3)
He is a deciever. (2 Corinthians 11:14)
He is powerful. (Ephesians 2:2)
He is wicked. (1 John 2:13)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Seven Pieces of Armor
Lower Body:
Girded at the waist with truth.
(Ephesians 6:14)
Feet shod with the preparation of the
gospel. (Ephesians 6:15)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Seven Pieces of Armor
Upper Body:
Breastplate of righteousness. (Ephesians 6:17)
Shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16)
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Head:
Helmet of salvation. (Ephesians 6:17)
Praying always in the Spirit. (Ephesians 6:18)
Seven Pieces of Armor
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
Weapon:
The sword of the Spirit. (Ephesians 6:17)
Seven Pieces of Armor
The Strength in BattleThe Strength in Battle
When the battle comes, a Christian needs the power and strength of the Lord found in the armor of God.
You cannot stand alone, but with God you can face anything:
Romans 8:31
Where is Your Strength in the Daily Battle
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