Ephesians 6
August 8 , 2022
“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.” (v19)
Paul begins this letter by praying for the Ephesians, and he concludes this letter by requesting that the Ephesians pray for him. And his prayer request is for three things:
That he preach God’s Word
In a way that reveals the gospel
With fearlessness
Father, I thank You that there are many in the Trinity family who pray for me the way that Paul requested prayer for himself. I ask that You would hear and answer their prayers: that every time I open my mouth - whether in a sermon, in a small group, or in a one-on-one conversation, I would fearlessly proclaim Your Word, regardless of how it might offend those in the culture or even some in the church. And may I always proclaim Your Word in a way that makes clear the good news of what You’ve done for us in Christ.
— Pastor Joshua Brooks
Use the following steps to guide your daily time with the Lord…
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Start with prayer. Ask God to open your heart to help you understand and receive His Word.
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Read and observe the passage carefully. As needed, read a second Bible version to help with understanding.
➡️ What does it say?
What does this passage teach me about God? What does it say about my sinful nature and my need for God’s grace? How does this passage point to Jesus?
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➡️ What am I going to do about it?
Does this passage include a promise to claim, an action/attitude to avoid/embrace, or a principle to apply? How can this truth apply to my life? What could my next step be? How can I share this with others? Is there a verse or section of Scripture I need to memorize?
