Mercy Culture Waco | Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott
2023 | The Year of Dunamis - "Belt of Truth"
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Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
September 6th | 6:30A.M.
Meet us the first Wednesday of each month as we intercede together for what is on the Father's heart.
September 6th | 6:30A.M.
Meet us the first Wednesday of each month as we intercede together for what is on the Father's heart.
Food Bank
Food Bank
September 9th | 10A.M.-12P.M.
We have a value of generosity with no strings attached. On the second Saturday of each month we have Mercy Culture Food Bank from 10A.M.-12P.M.
We serve out city by handing out free food to the community and we also meet the prayer needs of all who come.
We love you Waco!
September 9th | 10A.M.-12P.M.
We have a value of generosity with no strings attached. On the second Saturday of each month we have Mercy Culture Food Bank from 10A.M.-12P.M.
We serve out city by handing out free food to the community and we also meet the prayer needs of all who come.
We love you Waco!
Wearing Dunamis: Belt of Truth
Acts 21:8-14 ESV
8On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. 9He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied. 10While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”12When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”
8On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. 9He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied. 10While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”12When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”
When you put on the belt of Truth you are wearing Dunamis!
Acts 2:3-4 ESV
The in filling of the Holy Spirit is how Dunamis goes from on you to in you!
The in filling of the Holy Spirit is how Dunamis goes from on you to in you!
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Spiritual Warfare). 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.16In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Spiritual Warfare). 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.16In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
QUESTION: Is the full Armor of God for children?
YES - All God’s children, adults too!
You don’t grow out of the Full Armor of Grow!
You grow into it!
PRACTICAL ADVICE: In your daily encounter put/pray on the full Armor of God
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YES - All God’s children, adults too!
You don’t grow out of the Full Armor of Grow!
You grow into it!
PRACTICAL ADVICE: In your daily encounter put/pray on the full Armor of God
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Understanding Ephesians
- Paul is authoring a letter to the Church of Ephesus.
- Ephesus was on the west coast of Asia Minor – today we
would call it Turkey
- Originally settled by the Greeks, Ephesus came under
Roman control 133 BC.
- It was made the capital of the Roman province of Asia
Minor by Augustus (27 bc—ad 14).
- Paul taught daily there for two years (Acts 19-20).
- Paul is authoring a letter to the Church of Ephesus.
- Ephesus was on the west coast of Asia Minor – today we
would call it Turkey
- Originally settled by the Greeks, Ephesus came under
Roman control 133 BC.
- It was made the capital of the Roman province of Asia
Minor by Augustus (27 bc—ad 14).
- Paul taught daily there for two years (Acts 19-20).
- in 1 Cor 15:32, Paul says that he fought the beasts there
[Beasts = Evil Men].
- Paul is writing letters to the church of Ephesus.
- A man named Tychicus sent letter to the church of
Ephesus and Colossians & Philemon.
[Beasts = Evil Men].
- Paul is writing letters to the church of Ephesus.
- A man named Tychicus sent letter to the church of
Ephesus and Colossians & Philemon.
CAUTION: IMPORTANT THEOLOGY: When Paul is writing to a Church, he’s writing to Believers. That’s us!
WARNING: When people try to manipulate Scripture so nothing applies to them!
WARNING: When people try to manipulate Scripture so nothing applies to them!
- This Letter = Book Of Ephesians is foundational in sound
doctrine.
- Ephesians is divided into two major sections…
Doctrinal(chapters 1-3) and Practical(chapters 4-6).
- Chapter 6 emphasizes the spiritual life and spiritual
warfare
- Paul warns of two major attacks against the church of
Ephesus
- 1. the temptation to compromise to wordily
standards and
- 2. lack of unity between in the church.
doctrine.
- Ephesians is divided into two major sections…
Doctrinal(chapters 1-3) and Practical(chapters 4-6).
- Chapter 6 emphasizes the spiritual life and spiritual
warfare
- Paul warns of two major attacks against the church of
Ephesus
- 1. the temptation to compromise to wordily
standards and
- 2. lack of unity between in the church.
Paul saw soldiers wearing natural armor, but he was wearing spiritual armor
Paul is putting on DUNAMIS POWER from prison!
Paul is putting on DUNAMIS POWER from prison!
Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare is challenging for unspiritual people because they can only fight what they can carnally see.
Spiritual warfare is challenging for unspiritual people because they can only fight what they can carnally see.
Ephesians 6:10 ESV
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
“be strong = endunamoó (en-doo-nam-o'-o) “to “empower”, I fill with power, strengthen, make strong.”
“Strong” = His Dunamis power is transferred to you!
Spiritual warfare is fighting spiritual forces NOT people!
If you’re fighting people you’re already losing in spiritual warfare!
PRACTICAL ADVICE: When you’re experiencing spiritual warfare, quit focusing on people!
You’re NOT your own worst enemy!
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
“be strong = endunamoó (en-doo-nam-o'-o) “to “empower”, I fill with power, strengthen, make strong.”
“Strong” = His Dunamis power is transferred to you!
Spiritual warfare is fighting spiritual forces NOT people!
If you’re fighting people you’re already losing in spiritual warfare!
PRACTICAL ADVICE: When you’re experiencing spiritual warfare, quit focusing on people!
You’re NOT your own worst enemy!
Ephesians 6:11 ESV
11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil
“Able To Stand” = Dunamai (doo'-nam-ahee)to be able, to have power(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. SEE dýnamai (a primitive verb) – to show ability (power); able (enabled by God), empowered. See the cognate-noun, SEE dýnamis ("ability, power").
“Able to stand = Transfer of God’s power”
Schemes/whiles = The wiles of the devil
The word “wiles” = The tactics of a skillful leader.
(used only twice Ephesians 4 & 6) and is an almost technical
The word rendered "wiles" (methodeia), "methodized;" and then that which is well laid - art, skill, cunning devices, arts, attempts to delude and destroy us.
11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil
“Able To Stand” = Dunamai (doo'-nam-ahee)to be able, to have power(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. SEE dýnamai (a primitive verb) – to show ability (power); able (enabled by God), empowered. See the cognate-noun, SEE dýnamis ("ability, power").
“Able to stand = Transfer of God’s power”
Schemes/whiles = The wiles of the devil
The word “wiles” = The tactics of a skillful leader.
(used only twice Ephesians 4 & 6) and is an almost technical
The word rendered "wiles" (methodeia), "methodized;" and then that which is well laid - art, skill, cunning devices, arts, attempts to delude and destroy us.
Ephesians 6:12 ESV
12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Spiritual Warfare).
Rulers and Authorities = Principalities or “High Ranking Demons”
12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Spiritual Warfare).
Rulers and Authorities = Principalities or “High Ranking Demons”
Ephesians 6:13 ESV
13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
The whole armor.— “the whole armor,” or “panoply” The panoply offensive and defensive no part exposed to your enemies.
on its completeness, providing against all “the wiles” and “all the fiery darts” of the Evil One, leaving no one point unguarded by a carelessness which may be fatal on all.
13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
The whole armor.— “the whole armor,” or “panoply” The panoply offensive and defensive no part exposed to your enemies.
on its completeness, providing against all “the wiles” and “all the fiery darts” of the Evil One, leaving no one point unguarded by a carelessness which may be fatal on all.
Romans 13:12 ESV
12The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
The Christian armor is made to be worn; and there is no taking off our armor till we have done our warfare, and finished our course.
12The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
The Christian armor is made to be worn; and there is no taking off our armor till we have done our warfare, and finished our course.
Romans 13:14 ESV
14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Putting on the FULL/WHOLE Armor of God is one of the greatest ways to strengthen and fortify your faith!
QUESTION: Why is putting on the Armor of God so important?
When you put on the Armor of God you are putting on the “characteristics” of Jesus… His image!
14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Putting on the FULL/WHOLE Armor of God is one of the greatest ways to strengthen and fortify your faith!
QUESTION: Why is putting on the Armor of God so important?
When you put on the Armor of God you are putting on the “characteristics” of Jesus… His image!
Ephesians 6:14 ESV
14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,…
Truth = That which is reliable or factual.
Also: Reality; True; Truthfulness.
14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,…
Truth = That which is reliable or factual.
Also: Reality; True; Truthfulness.
Old Testament… The most common term for “truth” in the Old Testament is אֱמֶת (em-eth).The semantic range of אֱמֶת (emeth) includes factuality, firmness, reliability, faithfulness, truth.
Genesis 24:27 ESV
27and said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me in the way to the house of my master’s kinsmen.”
John 14:6 ESV
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 8:31-32 ESV
31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Proverbs 23:23 ESV
23Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
1 Timothy 2:3-4 ESV
3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Genesis 24:27 ESV
27and said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me in the way to the house of my master’s kinsmen.”
John 14:6 ESV
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 8:31-32 ESV
31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Proverbs 23:23 ESV
23Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
1 Timothy 2:3-4 ESV
3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
There is a demonic attack (spiritual resistance) on truth!
John 8:44-45 ESV
44You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.
Genesis 3:1-4 BSB
1Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” 2The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, 3but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden (knowledge of Good and evil), God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” 4“You will not surely die,” the serpent told her. 5“For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
Leviticus 19:11 NIV
“’Do not steal. “’Do not lie. “’Do not deceive one another.
John 8:44-45 ESV
44You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.
Genesis 3:1-4 BSB
1Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” 2The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, 3but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden (knowledge of Good and evil), God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” 4“You will not surely die,” the serpent told her. 5“For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
Leviticus 19:11 NIV
“’Do not steal. “’Do not lie. “’Do not deceive one another.
Truth has been a battle of the Ages!
Romans 1:25 ESV
“Gods Wrath On A Sinful Humanity”
because they (humanity) exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
The purpose of Postmodernism Is to inject LIES To Be Embraced As Truth!
If nothing is true, then God can’t be true!
Romans 1:25 ESV
“Gods Wrath On A Sinful Humanity”
because they (humanity) exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
The purpose of Postmodernism Is to inject LIES To Be Embraced As Truth!
If nothing is true, then God can’t be true!
Isaiah 5:20 ESV
20Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
- Marriage is between one man and one woman
- There are only two genders
- Men can’t get pregnant
- Abortion isn’t healthcare
- Love isn’t love
- Men can’t menstruate
- There’s only ONE way to God; through Jesus!
20Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
- Marriage is between one man and one woman
- There are only two genders
- Men can’t get pregnant
- Abortion isn’t healthcare
- Love isn’t love
- Men can’t menstruate
- There’s only ONE way to God; through Jesus!
There is a war on truth because Jesus IS Truth
3 False Teachings Creeping Into The Church
CAUTION: Difference between false teachings vs false teachers
2 Timothy 4:2 KJB
2preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
3 False Teachings Creeping Into The Church
CAUTION: Difference between false teachings vs false teachers
2 Timothy 4:2 KJB
2preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
1. Universalism
Its a demonic doctrine that offers freedom but brings bondage and spiritual death
- Does not believe the Bible is infallible (incapable of
making
mistakes or being wrong:) and absolute truth!
- It's a human projection of religious love.
- Universalism doesn’t believe Jesus is divine & rejects
the need of salvation for sin.
- It believes people are good and everyone gets saved
without repentance.
- Universalism is birthed in rebellion & fueled by
witchcraft.
- It uses Christian words and biblical concepts to draw
people into its counterfeit theology.
Its a demonic doctrine that offers freedom but brings bondage and spiritual death
- Does not believe the Bible is infallible (incapable of
making
mistakes or being wrong:) and absolute truth!
- It's a human projection of religious love.
- Universalism doesn’t believe Jesus is divine & rejects
the need of salvation for sin.
- It believes people are good and everyone gets saved
without repentance.
- Universalism is birthed in rebellion & fueled by
witchcraft.
- It uses Christian words and biblical concepts to draw
people into its counterfeit theology.
1 John 4:3 ESV
3and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.
3and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.
WARNING:
Be aware of the Mirror Bible. Its path leads to Universalism and the rejection of God’s word.
Be aware of the Mirror Bible. Its path leads to Universalism and the rejection of God’s word.
2. A Religious Spirit
A Religious Spirit is when you welcome every spirit but the
Holy Spirit
- The Religious Spirit puts rules and barriers between
man and God.
- They try to make hard and complicated what God made
Easy.
- The spirit of Religion is mean and hateful.
- They hate sin and the sinner!
- The Religious Spirt resists the move of the Holy Spirit
like the pharisees resisted Jesus.
- It has an appearance of Godliness but denies the
power Of God.
A Religious Spirit is when you welcome every spirit but the
Holy Spirit
- The Religious Spirit puts rules and barriers between
man and God.
- They try to make hard and complicated what God made
Easy.
- The spirit of Religion is mean and hateful.
- They hate sin and the sinner!
- The Religious Spirt resists the move of the Holy Spirit
like the pharisees resisted Jesus.
- It has an appearance of Godliness but denies the
power Of God.
2 Timothy 3:5 ESV
5having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
- The only thing A Religious Spirit resists more than the move of the Holy Spirit is women in ministry!
5having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
- The only thing A Religious Spirit resists more than the move of the Holy Spirit is women in ministry!
3. Wokesim
A lukewarm Christianity that’s love for the world is greater than their love for
- It loves the world and tries to be loved by the world.
(John 15:19 ESV)
- This is a “Spirit of this Age” (2 Cor 4:4 ESV)
“The Spirit Of The Age Is What The Culture IS
Worshipping!”
- It’s a counterfeit justice movement
- Its any social justice that tries to bring Heavenly justice
without God.
- Its fueled by compromise - it removes obedience,
accountability and submission from the Cristian
vocabulary.
- Wokeism is when Christianity becomes popular and
trendy.
- Wokeism is when theology is formed by culture, not
scripture.
- Wokeism is when the world loves you!
- Wokeism has perverted the meaning of love and made
for themselves a false Christianity!
- Wokeism is when you are lukewarm! (Revelation 3:16
ESV)
A lukewarm Christianity that’s love for the world is greater than their love for
- It loves the world and tries to be loved by the world.
(John 15:19 ESV)
- This is a “Spirit of this Age” (2 Cor 4:4 ESV)
“The Spirit Of The Age Is What The Culture IS
Worshipping!”
- It’s a counterfeit justice movement
- Its any social justice that tries to bring Heavenly justice
without God.
- Its fueled by compromise - it removes obedience,
accountability and submission from the Cristian
vocabulary.
- Wokeism is when Christianity becomes popular and
trendy.
- Wokeism is when theology is formed by culture, not
scripture.
- Wokeism is when the world loves you!
- Wokeism has perverted the meaning of love and made
for themselves a false Christianity!
- Wokeism is when you are lukewarm! (Revelation 3:16
ESV)
10 Signs You Go To A Woke Church
1. They don’t believe in the authority of scripture or that
the Bible is the infallible Word Of God.
2. They took the “both sides” approach to the Overturning
of Roe V Wade and refused to celebrate it or even
WORSE… told you not to!
3. The pastor says, “The Bible isn’t clear or Jesus was
silent on homosexuality!”
4. They promote, celebrate or introduce their
congregations to political candidates that are pro-
abortion
and have anti-Biblical values.
5. Diversity, equity and inclusions are preached about
more than righteousness, holiness and truth.
6. BLM & Rainbow flags are displayed side by side.
7. They avoid their responsibility for spiritual leadership on
biblical issues that speak to culture with statements
like, “We don’t want to be political!”
8. They have replaced “repentance of sin” with “tolerance
of sin.”
9. The churches cultural stances align with celebrities and
politicians that hate God more than the Bible.
10. They refuse to give clear answers or clearly
state what the Bible teaches on gender, homosexuality,
transgenderism. Instead they avoid these topics and
apologize for the ways of God.
1. They don’t believe in the authority of scripture or that
the Bible is the infallible Word Of God.
2. They took the “both sides” approach to the Overturning
of Roe V Wade and refused to celebrate it or even
WORSE… told you not to!
3. The pastor says, “The Bible isn’t clear or Jesus was
silent on homosexuality!”
4. They promote, celebrate or introduce their
congregations to political candidates that are pro-
abortion
and have anti-Biblical values.
5. Diversity, equity and inclusions are preached about
more than righteousness, holiness and truth.
6. BLM & Rainbow flags are displayed side by side.
7. They avoid their responsibility for spiritual leadership on
biblical issues that speak to culture with statements
like, “We don’t want to be political!”
8. They have replaced “repentance of sin” with “tolerance
of sin.”
9. The churches cultural stances align with celebrities and
politicians that hate God more than the Bible.
10. They refuse to give clear answers or clearly
state what the Bible teaches on gender, homosexuality,
transgenderism. Instead they avoid these topics and
apologize for the ways of God.
Woke churches aren’t churches, they’re disguised activist groups!
When we embrace the lies of false teaching it separates people from truly knowing Jesus!
- The Apostle Paul once known as Saul or “A Persecutor
of Jesus” is warned of persecution.
- A Prophet named Agabus prophesied his persecution
through a belt!
of Jesus” is warned of persecution.
- A Prophet named Agabus prophesied his persecution
through a belt!
Acts 21:11 ESV
11And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”
A belt reminded Paul of the truth of Jesus
Acts 21:13 ESV
13Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 21:14 ESV
14And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”
11And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”
A belt reminded Paul of the truth of Jesus
Acts 21:13 ESV
13Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 21:14 ESV
14And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”
The Disciples didn’t die for a lie
Dying for the Truth starts by living for the Truth.
When you put on the belt of Truth you are wearing Dunamis!
Dying for the Truth starts by living for the Truth.
When you put on the belt of Truth you are wearing Dunamis!
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