SWORD

The Armor of

SWORD
Weapon
With a Long-metal Blade
For Cutting or Thrusting
Coercive Power
Symbol of Honor or Authority
Use of Force
Use Duelling in Gentleman to Settle

Matthew 8:56

When Jesus returned to

Capernaum, a Roman
officercame and pleaded
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with him, Lord, my
young servantlies in bed,
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Matthew 5:7

God blesses those

who are merciful, for
they will be shown
mercy.

Matthew 5:8

God blesses those

whose hearts are
pure, for they will
see God.

Matthew 5:9

God blesses those

who work for peace,
for they will be
called the children of

Matthew
8:10-13

When Jesus heard this, he was

amazed. Turning to those who were
following him, he said,I tell you the
truth, I havent seen faith like this in
all Israel!11And I tell you this, that
many Gentiles will come from all
over the worldfrom east and west
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12But many Israelitesthose for

whom the Kingdom was prepared
will be thrown into outer darkness,
where there will be weeping and
gnashing of teeth. 13Then Jesus said
to the Roman officer,Go back home.
Because you believed, it has
happened.And the young servant
was healed
that same hour.
Matthew
8:12-

I. GOD has given

you the authority
Jeremiah 1:5-9
a. Authority to carry out His plan.
Jeremiah 1:11-12

b. Go and prepare for action.

Jeremiah 1:17

Jeremiah 1:59

I knew you before I formed you in

your mothers womb. Before you
were born I set you apart and
appointed you as my prophet to the
nations. 6O SovereignLORD, I
said, I cant speak for you! Im too
young! 7TheLORDreplied, Dont
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And dont be afraid of the

people, for I will be with you
and will protect you. I,
theLORD, have
spoken!9Then
theLORDreached out and
touched my mouth and said,
Jeremiah
1:8-9
Look,
I have
put my words in
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Jeremiah
1:11-12

Then theLORDsaid to me,

Look, Jeremiah! What do you
see? And I replied, I see a
branch from an almond tree.
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And theLORDsaid, Thats
right, and it means that I am
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Jeremiah 1:17
Get up and prepare for
action.
Go out and tell them
everything I tell you to say.
Do not be afraid of them,
or I will make you look

II. Wear the full

metal armor
Ephesians 6:10-17
a. Always sharpen the sword.
Ecclesiastes 11:10

b. Be careful in using it. Joshua

1:7-8

Ephesians
6:10-17
A final word: Be strong in the Lord
and in his mighty power.11Put on all of
Gods armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies of the
devil.12For weare not fighting against
flesh-and-blood enemies, but against
evil rulers and authorities of the
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Therefore, put on every piece

of Gods armor so you will be
able to resist the enemy in the
time of evil. Then after the battle
you will still be standing
firm.14Stand your ground,
putting on the belt of truth and
the body armor of Gods
Ephesians
righteousness.
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For shoes, put on the peace

that comes from the Good News
so that you will be fully
prepared.16In addition to all of
these, hold up the shield of faith
to stop the fiery arrows of the
devil.17Put on salvation as your
helmet,
and take the sword of
Ephesians
the Spirit, which is the word of
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Ecclesiastes
11:10

So refuse to worry, and

keep your body healthy.
But remember that youth,
with a whole life before
you, is meaningless.

Joshua 1:7-8
Be strong and very courageous. Be
careful to obey all the instructions
Moses gave you. Do not deviate from
them, turning either to the right or to
the left. Then you will be successful in
everything you do.8Study this Book of
Instruction continually. Meditate on it
day and night so you will be sure to
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III. WORD BRINGS

DELIVERANCE
Isaiah 61:1-3

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the
SovereignLORDis upon me, for
theLORDhas anointed meto
bring good news to the poor. He
has sent me to comfort the
brokenhearted and to proclaim
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He has sent me to tell those who

mourn that the time of theLORDs
favor has come, and with it, the day
of Gods anger against their
enemies. 3To all who mourn in
Israel,he will give a crown of beauty
for ashes, a joyous blessing instead
of mourning, festive praise instead
of despair. In their righteousness,
Isaiah
61:2-3
they will
be like great oaks that
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IV. IMPRINTED
WORDS
Proverbs 4:1-4

Proverbs 4:14

My children,listen when your

father corrects you. Pay attention
and learn good judgment, 2for I am
giving you good guidance. Dont
turn away from my instructions.
3
For I, too, was once my fathers
son, tenderly loved as my mothers
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