12.11.09 exegesis eph. 5.22-6.24

1. Ephesians 5:21-6:24 Memorization Verses:Ephesians 5:33 However, each one of take your stand against the devilsyou also must love his wife as he loves schemes.himself, and the wife must respect her Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit onhusband. all occasions with all kinds of prayers andEphesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in requests. With this in mind, be alert andthe Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put always keep on praying for all the Lordson the full armor of God, so that you can people.

2. This weeks study includessome major symbols forunderstanding ourrelationship with God andhis work in our lives.Free brainstorm ALL ofyour favorite symbols andanalogies God uses in hisWord to describe His lovefor you, who you are asHis child, and the nature ofHis kingdom.

3. 45 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; To end: I address my verses| to the king;* Chant my tongue is like the pen of a | ready scribe. Psalm 45 2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured up- | on your lips;* therefore God has blessed you for- | ever. Use your prayer notes. 3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O | mighty Use a verse from the bible to one,* reflect on. in your splendor and | majesty! 4 In your majesty ride out victoriously Pray for our relationships. for the cause of truth and meekness and | Pray that we might be ready for righteousness;* spiritual battle. let your right hand teach you | awesome deeds! 5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the Pray for prayer. kings | enemies;* the peoples fall | under you. P raise 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. R epentance The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of up- |rightness;* A ppreciation 7 you have loved righteousness and hated | Y ou wickedness. E veryone Therefore God, your God, has anointed you R esolve with the oil of gladness beyond your com- | panions;* 8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and | cassia.

4. 1 Onward, Christian Marching as to war, Gainst that Church prevail;soldiers, With the cross of Jesus We have Christs ownMarching as to war, Going on before! promise,With the cross of Jesus And that cannot fail.Going on before! 3 Like a mighty army Onward, Christian soldiers,Christ the royal Master Moves the Church of God; Marching as to war,Leads against the foe; Brothers, we are treading With the cross of JesusForward into battle, Where the saints have trod; Going on before!See, His banners go. We are not divided,Onward, Christian soldiers, All one Body we, 5 Onward, then, ye people!Marching as to war, One in hope and doctrine, Join our happy throng!With the cross of Jesus One in charity. Blend with ours your voicesGoing on before! Onward, Christian soldiers, In the triumph song! Marching as to war, Glory, laud, and honor,2 At the sign of triumph With the cross of Jesus Unto Christ the King;Satans host doth flee; Going on before! This through countless agesOn, then, Christian soldiers, Men and angels sing.On to victory! 4 Crowns and thrones may Onward, Christian soldiers,Hells foundations quiver perish, Marching as to war,At the shout of praise; Kingdoms rise and wane, With the cross of JesusBrothers, lift your voices, But the Church of Jesus Going on before!Loud your anthems raise! Constant will remain;Onward, Christian soldiers, Gates of hell can never

5. Baptism reorders our relationships and equips us with the whole armor of God. Meet w/teams 3-5 min per box 1. Does submitting to someone mean you lose your free-will and/or identity? How can you love someone who submits to you? Do you lose equality? 2. Does Paul advocate Slavery? What is the application for Ephesus? For today? 3. Why the exhortation to Put on the full armor of God? Does Christ equip us completely with the armor of God at our Baptism, or is it progressive?

6. http://www.firstluth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12.11.09-Exegesis-Eph.-5.22-6.24.rtf 1. Does submitting to someone mean you lose your free-will and/or identity? How can you love someone who submits to you? Do you lose equality? 2. Does Paul advocate Slavery? What is the application for Ephesus? For today? 3. Why the exhortation to Put on the full armor of God? Does Christ equip us completely with the armor of God at our Baptism, or is it progressive?

7. The Lord is mine and I am His, He is the vine and we are the branches,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.The Lord is mine and I am His, He is the vine and we are the branches,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.The Lord is mine and I am His, He is the vine and we are the branches,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.His banner over me is love! His banner over me is love!He brought me to His banqueting table, Jesus is the rock of my salvation,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.He brought me to His banqueting table, Jesus is the rock of my salvation,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.He brought me to His banqueting table, Jesus is the rock of my salvation,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.His banner over me is love! His banner over me is love!He lifted me up into heavenly places, Theres one way to peace through the power ofHis banner over me is love. the cross,He lifted me up into heavenly places, His banner over me is love,His banner over me is love. Theres one way to peace through the power ofHe lifted me up into heavenly places, the cross,His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love,His banner over me is love! Theres one way to peace through the power of the cross, His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love!

8. I may never march in the infantryRide in the cavalryShoot the artilleryI may never fly oer the enemyBut Im in the Lords army!Yes Sir!Im in the Lords army!Yes sir!Im in the Lords army!Yes sir!

9. THANKSGIVING DAY Study for the Nov. 22nd Lectionary Readings Lam. 3:22-25 1Tim. 2:1-4 Luke 17:11-19 Psalm 67 We Praise God for Sustaining Life in and through His Word

12.11.09 exegesis eph. 5.22-6.24

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