Who

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Why

Ephesus

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St. Paul

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Church (us) is/are Christ body

(1) Antioch of Syria, Paul said unto Barnabas,

Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do” Act 15:36

NOTE Barnabas took John (Mark) to Cyprus Paul took Silas

(2) Lystra, Paul takes disciple was there, named Timotheus Act 16:1

NOTE were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia

(3) Troas, Vision… stood a man of Macedonia, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us Act 16:9

(4) Philippi, 1- Lydia baptism 2- Possessed with spirit of divination 3- Paul & Silas in Jail Act 16: (12-40)(5) Thessalonica

At synagogue for 3 Sabbath days reasoned with them.Establish a church Act 17: 2

(6) Berea Brethren sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. Act 17: 20

(7) Athens Paul escaped to Athens, Silas & Timo. Remained at Berea – City of idolatry – unknown God – they did not pay attention to him. Act 17: 23

(8) Corinth Aquila, & Priscilla Tentmakers – Crispus Synagogue leader - Vision to talk – 1.5 years teaching Act 18:8

2nd Trip

(1) Antioch, Syria, Paul started his 3rd trip

” Act 18:27”

(2) Ephesus •Holy Spirit Baptism 12 men•Spoke in synagogue, 3 months •Over 2 years total in Ephesus•Miracles –handkerchiefs•Casting evils spirits in his name•Burning Magic books ” Act 19:8-27”

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(3) Philippi (7 Days)•Paul arrives from Helas•His disciples left to Traos before him•He sail towards Traos to catch them a ” Act 20:6”

(4) Troas (7 Days)•Raising Dead Eutychus •His disciples left to Troas before him•He sail towards Troas to catch them ” Act 20:9”

(5) Assos (7 Days)(6) Mitylene (4 Days)(7) Miletus (2 Days)•Farewell Speech to Ephesus priests •Heading to Jerusalem for bonds

•” Act 20:17-38”

(8) Caesarea•house of Philip the evangelist•Prophet, Agabus vision

•” Act 21:11” 3rd Trip

Blessings

Reconciliation

Revelation

Requests …. Do’s

Requests …. Don’ts

R you ready to fight

Ephesus

By Paul, NT

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Eph 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Why Praise God?

Eph 1:5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Eph 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Eph 1:17-18 - The spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: - The eyes of your understanding being enlightened - The hope of his calling and what the riches of his grace

Pop Quiz

We have just celebrated Christmas……… Just for the next 3 minutes, assume that Jesus did not come to earth, and try to imagine how your life would be like? Try to give examples:-

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Eph 2:1And you who were dead in trespasses and sins

What does your past look like?

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Eph 2:12That at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of

Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world

And Now

Eph 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who sometimes were, far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Eph 2:14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Eph 2:19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the house hold of God;

Eph 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Eph 3:3How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery;

The Revelation of a Mystery

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Eph 3:6That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Explore….new Depth… Heights… Length

Eph 3:14For this cause, I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Eph 3:17That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Eph 3:18May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

You are invited… JUST Bow Your Knees

Have a Life worthy of the calling you have received

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Eph 4:3Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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We are one, but some are apostles, some prophets, some pastors, and teachers

Eph 4:14That we henceforth be no more children (infants), tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of

men, and) cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Eph 5:11And have no fellowship, with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

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Eph 5:3All uncleanness, or …. , or….., or……, let it not be once named among you, as saints;

A message for every one: Faith is not a church outfit

Eph 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Eph 5:25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Eph 6:1Children Obey your parents in the LordWives:Parents:Masters:Slaves:

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6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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Armor Used to Practice & Training

Breastplate of righteousness

Shield of faith

Helmet of salvation

Sword of the Spirit

Belt of Truth

Feet Prepared with Gospel

Whole armor of God

Righteousness Protect your heart

Salvation protects our thoughts

Be always ready do not let you guard down

Faith protects “The whole body” against direct attacks

You can WIN with the “Word of God”

Move according to Gospel Guidance