Welcome to South and this Live YouVersion Event. Happy Father's Day! We are in a series entitled "Refocus - The Book of Ephesians" - we hope that you will enjoy the notes and Scriptures below, to supplement Pastor Scott's message!

— KING OF KINGS —

Verse 1

In the darkness we were waiting

Without hope without light

Till from Heaven You came running

There was mercy in Your eyes

To fulfil the law and prophets

To a virgin came the Word

From a throne of endless glory

To a cradle in the dirt

Chorus 1

Praise the Father Praise the Son

Praise the Spirit three in one

God of Glory Majesty

Praise forever to the King of Kings

Verse 2

To reveal the kingdom coming

And to reconcile the lost

To redeem the whole creation

You did not despise the cross

For even in Your suffering

You saw to the other side

Knowing this was our salvation

Jesus for our sake You died

CHORUS 1

Verse 3

And the morning that You rose

All of heaven held its breath

Till that stone was moved for good

For the Lamb had conquered death

And the dead rose from their tombs

And the angels stood in awe

For the souls of all who'd come

To the Father are restored

Verse 4

And the Church of Christ was born

Then the Spirit lit the flame

Now this Gospel truth of old

Shall not kneel shall not faint

By His blood and in His Name

In His freedom I am free

For the love of Jesus Christ

Who has resurrected me

Chorus 1

Praise the Father Praise the Son

Praise the Spirit three in one

God of Glory Majesty

Praise forever to the King of Kings

CHORUS 1

(TAG)

Praise forever to the King of Kings

— WRITTEN —

By the power of Your blood

You have won my innocence

In the power of the cross

You've forgotten all my sin

CHORUS

Now on my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

On my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

No guilt or shame can hold me

I'm covered by Your mercy

On my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

TURN: (2x)

VERSE

By the scars on Your feet and hands

Every trace of guilt is gone

In Your freedom, here I stand

You've renamed me, child of God

Yes, in Your freedom, here I stand

You've renamed me, child of God

CHORUS

Now on my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

On my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

No guilt or shame can hold me

I'm covered by Your mercy

On my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

TURN:

BRIDGE

It cannot be erased It cannot be undone

This is Your final word to me And I believe it

It cannot be erased It cannot be undone

This is Your final word to me And I believe it

It cannot be erased It cannot be undone

This is Your final word to me And I believe it

CHORUS

Now on my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

On my heart, this word is written

Forgiven, forgiven

—GOD, YOU'RE SO GOOD —

Amazing love that welcomes me

The kindness of mercy

That bought with blood wholeheartedly

My soul undeserving

Chorus 1

God You're so good

God You're so good

God You're so good

You're so good to me

Verse 2

Behold the cross age to age

And hour by hour

The dead are raised the sinner saved

The work of Your power

Misc 1

(Bridge)

I am blessed I am called

I am healed I am whole

I am saved in Jesus' name

Highly favored anointed

Filled with Your pow'r

For the glory of Jesus' name

Verse 3

And should this life bring suffering

Lord I will remember

What Calvary has bought for me

Both now and forever

— ALWAYS —

My foes are many

They rise against me

But I will hold my ground

I will not fear the war

I will not fear the storm

My help is on the way

My help is on the way

CHORUS

Oh my God

He will not delay

My refuge and strength always

I will not fear

His promise is true

My God will come through always

Always

Verse 2

Trouble surrounds me

Chaos abounding

My soul will rest in You

I will not fear the war

I will not fear the storm

My help is on the way

My help is on the way

CHORUS

BRIDGE

I lift my eyes up

My help comes from the Lord

I lift my eyes up

My help comes from the Lord

(REPEAT)

CHORUS

CHORUS

The spiritual fight has been going on for as long as there have been believers on the earth. Hebrew Christians faced some real persecution in their lives. It came from both their own countrymen, fellow Jews, who regarded them as traitors, and also from Gentiles.

Christians in the New Testament had to deal with wolves in sheep's clothing, who were casting doubt on the truth of the Gospel.

So far, the five pieces of armor that we have considered are all ones that we as soldiers in God’s army put on in order to passively protect ourselves from the attack of our enemy, Satan. Other than the effort of putting on the belt of truth, and the breastplate of righteousness, and shoes of the gospel of peace, and the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation, we are pretty much passive in our effort to protect ourselves from Satan’s attacks.

However, when it comes to the piece of armor we are considering this morning - the sword of the Spirit - it is a little bit different, because it is one we take up, for the purpose of actively protecting ourselves by attacking our enemy. It is an offensive weapon used for our protection.

Who do we see actively at work in Christ’s life at this time? The Holy Spirit.

(Matthew 4:2-4)With the Holy Spirit working in the life of Christ, what did he use to withstand this first attacking blow of Satan? The Word of God.

(4:5-7) Another attacking blow by Satan, and again what did Christ use to withstand it? The Word of God.

(4:8-10) Last attacking blow of Satan, what did Christ use to withstand it?The Word of God.

(4:11) Remember the text from James that tells us to “resist the devil and he will flee from us”? Well, what do we see Satan doing here? He flees from Christ.

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