02.20.2022 | WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE
WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE
Nehemiah 4:15 (NLT) – “When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall.”
Nehemiah 4:16 (NLT) – “But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The leaders stationed themselves behind the people of Judah,”
Nehemiah 4:17 (NLT) – “Who were building the wall. The laborers carried on their work with one hand supporting their load and one hand holding a weapon.”
Nehemiah 4:18 (NLT) – “All the builders had a sword belted to their side. The trumpeter stayed with me to sound the alarm.”
Genesis 22:17d – “Your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies.”
2 Corinthians 10:3 – “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.”
2 Corinthians 10:4 – “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NASB) – “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.”
1. Plead the Blood
Colossians 1:13 – “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the Kingdom of the Son of His love,”
Colossians 1:14 – “In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
Revelation 12:11 – “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
Joshua 2:12 – “Now therefore, I beg you, swear to me by the Lord, since I have shown you kindness, that you also will show kindness to my father’s house, and give me a true token,”
Joshua 2:13 – “And spare my father, my mother, my brothers, my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.”
Joshua 6:23a – “And the young men who had been spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father, her mother, her brothers, and all that she had.”
Joshua 6:25a – “And Joshua spared Rahab the harlot, her father’s household, and all that she had. So, she dwells in Israel to this day,”
2. Walk in the Revelation of the Name
Acts 3:6 (NIV) – “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’”
Acts 4:30 (NIV) – “Stretch out Your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the Name of Your Holy Servant Jesus.”
Acts 5:40 (NLT) – “The others accepted his advice. They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the Name of Jesus, and they let them go.”
Acts 5:41 (NLT) – “The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the Name of Jesus.”
3. Declare the Word
Psalm 119:130 (NLT) – “The teaching of Your Word gives light, so even the simple can understand.”
Luke 4:3 (NLT) – “Then the devil said to Him, ‘If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.’”
Luke 4:4 (NLT) – “But Jesus told him, ‘No! The Scriptures say, “People do not live by bread alone.”’”
1 John 2:14b (NLT) – “I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s Word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.”
4. Lift Up Jesus
Acts 16:25a (KJV) – “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises.”
Nehemiah 9:17a – “They refused to obey, and they were not mindful of Your wonders that You did among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion, they appointed a leader to return to their bondage.”
Psalm 91:1 – “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Hebrews 13:15 (NLT) – “Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to His Name.”
Psalm 68:1a – “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered.”
Psalm 22:3 (NLT) – “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.”
Discussion Questions:
1. Share of a time when, looking back, you are now aware you were in a spiritual conflict.
2. What weapons of our warfare have you used before? Did they work?
3. What weapons do you feel you could employ today against the enemy?
4. What do you need to do this week to sharpen your weapons? Or what weapons do you feel you need to grow in the most?
5. What are some enemy gates you sense the Lord leading you to take for His Kingdom? What are some spiritual conflicts you are aware of around you right now?