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Lesson 16
Prevailing through Prayer (Ephesians 6:18-24)
Pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18)
Q63. (Ephesians 6:18) Why is prayer vital to spiritual warfare?
What does it mean to "pray in the Spirit"?
Alertness in Prayer for All the Saints (Ephesians 6:18b)
Paul's mind must have wandered too, for his exhortation contains two commands:
- "Be alert" --.
- "Persevere"
Q64. (Ephesians 6:18b) Why is alertness in prayer vital to success in spiritual warfare?
How is perseverance in prayer important to success? Why do we need this exhortation?
Paul Requests Prayer for Himself (Ephesians 6:19-20)
Q65. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness?
Why is boldness necessary in war? What is the opposite of boldness?
What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture?
An Ambassador in Chains (Ephesians 6:20a)
Q66. (Ephesians 6:20) Developing this analogy of an ambassador in a foreign land.... What nation has sovereignty over the embassy and its property?
Who does the ambassador represent?
What responsibilities does he or she have?
How do these relate to being an ambassador of Christ?
Tychicus -- Personal Matters (Ephesians 6:21-22)
Closing Benediction (Ephesians 6:23-24)
Prayer
Father, in this wonderful Letter of Ephesians our eyes have been opened to many things. We pray that you would never let us take these things for granted again. I pray for my fellow comrades in arms and warriors in prayer. For my fellow ambassadors. That we might fight well, pray well, and represent you and your Kingdom well to those around us, until you call us home. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Key Verse
(Ephesians 6:18) "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
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