Pastor David McGee's teaching references for 02/07/2016

Ephesians 2:11-18 - The Spiritual Supernatural Battle

Life Lesson

The only book of the Bible, the only one, that is also one of the 7 letters to 7 churches, is Ephesians. There is a book of the Bible called Ephesians. There is one of the 7 letters to 7 churches that is written to Ephesus.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:2)

We are in a spiritual, supernatural battle.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:10)

We have, you have, a very real spiritual enemy.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:10)

We have been grafted in to the olive tree, Israel.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:10)

There are many spiritual similarities between us and Jewish believers, we are both saved by grace and only by the Messiah.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:13)

Under the law, our sin caused us to be separated from God and the word was 'go'.
Under grace, God's love causes us to be drawn to God and the word is 'come'.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:13)

Fellowship will drive away sin or sin will drive away fellowship.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:13)

The Bible will get you out of sin or sin will get you out of the Bible.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:14)

Jesus came to tear down walls between believers, some believers came to tear down Jesus by building up walls.

Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 2:19)

What we get to do there, depends on what we do here.

2 Tim 3:16-17 NKJV

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Eph 2:8-10 NKJV

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Ps 122:6 NKJV

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May they prosper who love you.

2 Cor 2:11 NKJV

lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

1 Peter 5:8 NKJV

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

1 Thess 2:18 NKJV

Therefore we wanted to come to you — even I, Paul, time and again — but Satan hindered us.

1 Tim 5:15 NKJV

For some have already turned aside after Satan.

2 Cor 12:7 NKJV

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

Luke 22:31 NKJV

And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.

Rom 11:17-18 NKJV

17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

Gal 3:7 NKJV

Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham.

Gal 3:9 NKJV

So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.

Ex 3:5 NKJV

Then He said, "Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground."

Ex 19:23 NKJV

But Moses said to the Lord, "The people cannot come up to Mount Sinai; for You warned us, saying, 'Set bounds around the mountain and consecrate it.'"

Lev 13:8 NKJV

And if the priest sees that the scab has indeed spread on the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean. It is leprosy.

Lev 13:44 NKJV

he is a leprous man. He is unclean. The priest shall surely pronounce him unclean; his sore is on his head.

Lev 13:46 NKJV

He shall be unclean. All the days he has the sore he shall be unclean. He is unclean, and he shall dwell alone; his dwelling shall be outside the camp.

Mark 1:40-44 NKJV

40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean." 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."  42 As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. 43 And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."

Eph 2:13 NKJV

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ps 148:14b (partial) NKJV

A people near to Him.

Matt 11:28 NKJV

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Rev 21:3 NKJV

And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.

Rev 21:3-4 NKJV

3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

Rev 22:17 NKJV

And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

Rev 22:20 NKJV

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly."
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

Heb 10:22 NKJV

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Heb 10:22-23 NKJV

22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Heb 10:22-24 NKJV

22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,

Heb 10:22-25 NKJV

22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Luke 10:30-37 NKJV

30 Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.  31 Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.  32 Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.  33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.  34 So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.  35 On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.'  36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?"
37 And he said, "He who showed mercy on him."
Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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