Learning to Live–Lesson 4: How to Fight Under the Banner of Jesus – Exodus 17:8-16 – by Pastor Steve Thomas
FBC Corvallis May-29-2011
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Date: Friday May 27, 2011Posted in: Sermon Notes
Lesson 4: How to fight under the banner of Jesus
5/29/11
Exodus 17:8-16
“Moses built an altar and called it, ‘The LORD is My Banner.’” (17:16)
I. Remember __________________________________ (v. 14-16)
“… having disarmed the powers and authorities… triumphing over them by the cross.” (Col. 2:14)
II. Recognize ______________________________________ (v.8)
“… So you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Eph. 6:11)
III. Realize _____________________________________ (v.9-13)
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God…” (Eph. 6:10-11a)
Going Deeper
This section is provided for those who may wish to spend time this week going deeper with the material from the sermon, or for study in small groups. This is an optional opportunity to take the message and internalize and deepen your understanding. Small groups are welcome to do pieces of this as time allows.
This week spend time reading Ephesians 6:10-20. These questions are provided to assist your study. Feel free to look at other resources or other passages.
Note: When considering the reality of spiritual warfare, avoid two unhealthy positions. First, do not fall prey to the idea that there is NO such thing as spiritual forces and evil. Second, do not get completely entangled into seeing EVERYTHING as an issue of spiritual warfare. Rather, treat the issue biblically – spiritual evil is real, Jesus has already won, trust in Him and live in the strength that comes from His work. Basically – don’t ignore the Bible’s teaching and don’t go beyond the Bible’s emphasis.
Questions for Eph. 6:10-20
Paul tells them, “be strong in the Lord…” How do you find strength in the Lord?
- What word keeps reappearing in various forms in these verses? How does this word inform your goal for spiritual struggles?
- Who is the enemy? Who is not a spiritual enemy? How could this truth change how you see the world around you?
- List out the armor of God. What are some observations you make regarding this metaphor?
- What role does the Bible play in the issue of spiritual warfare? What does it provide for you?
- What role does prayer play? For whom, and what, are the people encouraged to pray? What would this look like for you, today?
- What roles does Jesus play in this struggle?
- What word best characterizes the mindset of a person prepared to “stand firm” in this age?
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SUNDAY, MAY 29
9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Kids’ Church
11:45 a.m. Chinese Christian Church
MONDAY, MAY 30 Church Office Closed for Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 31
7:00 a.m. Men: Iron Sharpens Iron
8:00 a.m. Campus Ambassadors Prayer
9:30 a.m. Last Women’s Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Flex High School Group
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
10:00 p.m. City Prayer
12:00 p.m. All-Church Prayer
6:30 p.m. Prayer
8:00 p.m. College Hoops
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
6:30 a.m. Men: Iron Sharpens Iron
10:00 a.m. Deaconess Board Meeting
12:15 p.m. Youth Ministry Development Team
2:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Santiam Christian Middle School Graduation Ceremony
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
10:00 a.m. City Prayer
10:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
12:12 p.m. Men: Iron Sharpens Iron
5:00 p.m. Chinese Christian Church Bible Study
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
9:00 a.m. Tutoring
10:30 a.m. Spring Piano Recital
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