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When “truth is nowhere to be found,” better get dressed for battle. Isaiah 59 Ephesians 6. truth has stumbled in the streets. honesty cannot enter. Isaiah 59: 1-16a. feet rush into sin. iniquities. lies. sin. empty arguments. evil thoughts. no peace. righteousness stands at a distance.
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When “truth is nowhere to be found,” better get dressed for battle Isaiah 59 Ephesians 6
truth has stumbled in the streets honesty cannot enter Isaiah 59: 1-16a feet rush into sin iniquities lies sin emptyarguments evil thoughts no peace righteousness stands at a distance no justice no integrity
Isaiah 59: 16a “there was no one…” Psalm 14: 1-3 Revelation 5: 1-4
His own righteousness Isaiah 59: 16-19 His own arm Dressing for battle breastplate helmet cloaked in zeal Garments of vengeance wrath & retribution
Isaiah 59: 20-21 “The Redeemer will come to Zion” My covenant Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Isaiah 59 Lies, injustice, dishonesty, truth is nowhere to be found God dresses for battle A new covenant; permanence of Spirit & Word
Ephesians 6: 10-18 devil’s schemes struggle Spiritual forces of evil Flaming arrows of the evil one authorities, rulers, powers of this dark world
Feet fitted with readiness Ephesians 6: 10-18 Sword of the Spirit prayer Dressing for battle Helmet of salvation breastplate of righteousness Shield of faith Full armor of God belt of truth
Ephesians 6: 11-14 Take a stand “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” Isaiah 7: 9
Ephesians 6: 17-18 “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” The new covenant Isaiah 49: 1-2– mouth like a sharpened swordRevelation 1: 16– sharp double-edged sword
Ephesians 6: 17-18 “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” The new covenant Matthew 4 – ScriptureLuke 10 – satan falls like lightningRevelation 12: 7-12 – overcome by the wordHebrews 4: 12-13 – sharper than any double-edged sword
Ephesians 6: 18 Pray, pray, pray in the Spirit This is My covenant with them…My Spirit and My words will not depart from you