Day 8 Syllabus Book of Ephesians and the Believers Authority
Ephesians 6
6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 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, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Final Greetings
21 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
Blue Blanket of Love
As many of you know it took me 10 years to complete my series of 10 commandments. Realizing that it was really 13 paintings. God gave me a vision during the painting or the series. He gave me a vision of a blue fog that engulfed the planet like a blue silk blanket pulled around the whole globe. No where was missed. That is what He is doing in this era of Glory on Earth. The study became and a 20’ by 35’ painting due to the revelation. I received it by studying His vast love for us. I taught it to a church many years ago. It is not what the world is saying. We must know God’s nature to discern the bible. The commandments are our friends not or foes. God is not an iron fist. He loves us. These commands are for your good. They help put guard rails to a world that is unfamiliar to our spirits and mind that are of God’s heavenly place.
Remember always that there are 2 fathers on earth a good one and evil one you get to choose which is yours. Live with and in the world, you choose on earth and it determines which you will spend eternity with.
I recognize that there are a variety of orders and ways of say the ten but this is the order I will be using.
The Ten Commandments
1. You shall have no other Gods but me.
2. You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
4. You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.
5. Respect your father and mother.
6. You must not commit murder.
7. You must not commit adultery.
8. You must not steal.
9. You must not give false evidence against your neighbor.
10.You must not be envious of your neighbor’s goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his
wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor.
1 The Lord is One; Thou shalt love thy Lord, thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
2 "And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
Go deep into the revelation of God’s love for you by getting closer to His nature. Revelation of his word in the bible. Keep in mind that God loves you always. Read the verse or verses. Stop and reflect on the piece. Then think about which words are being highlighted. What words to highlight. Put notes in a book or your bible, look up words in both a dictionary and a concordance, using multiple translations of the bible like NIV KJV etc. know the maps and the history of the time and now. Ask God to show you what He wants you to know. Ask God to confirm your understanding. Ask God to see His vision of the study you are doing.
So let us study this as it pertains to authority.
You cannot be an authority of something you don’t understand.
Romans 12:2 (New King James Version)
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Covenant Comments Command
Adam Love God always in every way You shall have no other Gods but me
Adam No baal worship You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it
Adam Sword of the Spirit You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God
Adam Rest in the Lord God You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy
Moses Walk in the ways of God Respect your father and mother
Moses the Promise Trust in the Lord God Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Moses Hate what God hates You must not commit murder
Moses Hate what God hates You must not commit adultery
Moses Hate what God hates You must not steal
Moses Hate what God hates You must not give false evidence against your neighbor
Moses Hate what God hates You must not be envious of your neighbor’s goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his
wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor
Jesus Spirit of the first 3 commandments The Lord is One; Thou shalt love thy Lord, thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
Jesus Spirit of the last 7 commandments Love yourself first as Christ does and then love others as Christ does And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself
The Promise
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Matthew 15:4
that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth’”
Ephesians 6:2-3
God for the blessings that it brings
The last two commandments incorporate all the commandments together in the heart of God’s ways.
He came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it.
Jesus now gifts us His righteousness as a free gift.
We are taken to our knees to show us where God starts and where we end. We are gifted the righteousness of the Messiah to learn to walk like Him in love not just for others but also for ourselves to the measure we can accomplish.
Covenants in the Bible
God always keeps his promises
Jeremiah 31:31-34 A New Covenant
31 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the Lord. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 34 No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.”
Jeremiah 31:31-34 ABCE
31 Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, 32 Not according to the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, although I was their Husband, says the Lord. 33 But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, says the Lord, I will put My law within them, and on their hearts will I write it; and I will be their God, and they will be My people. 34 And they will no more teach each man his neighbor and each man his brother, saying, Know the Lord, for they will all know Me [recognize, understand, and be acquainted with Me], from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will [seriously] remember their sin no more.
What kinds of Covenants in the Bible conditional and unconditional covenants
the relationship between God and humanity.
Today we are only looking at the main covenants, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus Christ.
Adam, (Conditional) covenant of works - obedient to God’s commands
Noah, (Un-Conditional) God made a promise to Noah to never again bring a flood to destroy the earth
Abraham, (Un-Conditional) by faith of Abraham in his God and for Abraham and his descendants to be His people. (One-sided covenant)
Moses, (Conditional) By works, God again promises life and blessing for obedience and death and punishment for disobedience
David, (Un-Conditional) a descendant of David will always reign as king
Jesus Christ, (Un-Conditional) covenant of grace and (Conditional) acknowledge and maintain faith, God writes His law upon our hearts and completely forgives our sins. David’s promised Messiah. Once again by faith, you receive the covenant,
Ten Armor Pieces of God
1. Stand. Stand up straight. Stand strong and firm. Do not let what you see allow yourself to fear. FEAR IS A LIAR! So, stand against, fear always. Then stay! God showed me a sewing stay and said, “Stay.” God’s timing is always prefect. His ways are higher and so are His thoughts better. We can stand and stay! Praise the Lord. Learn to stand up, talk and be honorable. Watch and know God is with you always.
2. Price tag purchased by Jesus. The price tag is to be hung above your bed to remind you of your identity all the days of your life. The price, He paid was His sacrifice of blood, sweat and tears. We say, “I plead the blood over all in my life” Which means the enemy see the blood in the spiritual realm and says “Oh He is off limits. I can’t touch him or his stuff. He belongs to Jesus.” He bled in the garden, the strips, the crown, the pierced side and His death on the cross. So, we thank Him for His love and removing the evil curse from Adam.
3. God gave you a Belt of truth with the price tag on it. So, you can see He paid for you. You are always His. The belt is to hold all the other armor together. The belt of truth is the truth you received from the heavenly realm. Not the truth of the world, it lies. You are not of the world nor ruled by the world. You are of the heavens and the give of freedom, liberty and God given rights are all yours. The truth in the bible and in the conversing with the Trinity are truth. The Truth is that we are anointed and appointed, priests, kings, and God’s chosen people. Chosen to rule and reign with him on earth as it is in heaven. Not for later but for NOW. For the stones would immediately cry out and the earth awaits to coming of the children of the Lord. All creation a wait in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. You my son are a child of the Lord now. Be revealed.
4. Breastplate of Righteousness - The righteousness cannot be earned. It can only be given by Jesus through his sacrifice. We are righteous. White as snow. Not by our actions but by Jesus’ actions. The free gift of healing the divide between Heaven and Earth. Now restored. The breastplate of righteousness places you in a right relationship with the Trinity. It covers your lungs and your heart to protect your soul and your spirit. We stand in righteousness so we are protected from temptation — We must declare and decree it away. We rebuke the enemy at any sign he is in action. Using the name of Jesus. The enemy and his demons must flee. Praise the Lord. As Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young servant man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” I too pray your eyes and hears are open to hear and see all the Lord would want you to hear and see of the Kingdom on earth now. Be blessed in this and all the armor.
5. Banner of Jesus, Jehovah Nissi you are our banner of Lord. In Exodus 17:15 “you delivered your people, you were the provision, you went ahead of them and cleared behind them.” Benji now Jesus has a pro-vision of you. He knows the plans He has for you. I declare for you Benji, “You are my God and you do deliver me with abundance and clear good vision of my future. Show me your glory and your character. Lead me to be more like You Lord, every day. I trust in your oh my God.”
6. Mantal of Glory and Good Works We are moving into the days of glory, The new missionary’s and traveling preachers will be wearing green, for the Lord is doing a new thing in our time and they will be going forth proclaiming the glory of God is all around us. Benji proclaim to the trees and the rock and the deer and the chicken. God is good. Jesus heals and The glory of God is all around you. Praise the Lord. Titus helps us see we need to be ready to obey and do the good works God has for us. Faith without works is unserviceable. We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand. It is our great honor to be of service to the Lord. We save time in each day to allow God to use us and to give the Glory to Him. To allow the miracle to be coming forth because you showed up and God could use you. We subdue the earth and multiply. We tend to the animals and watch for an evil to put it down. The enemy can’t not take our kingdom land or animals or people. They must flee in the anointing and name of Jesus the name above all names. Amen and Amen, I agree and So it is.
7. Shield of Faith and Wrist Guards, For us to take up the Shield of Faith is to stand in our belief that God is unlimited and will fulfill His promises. For this, we must know what His promises are. We see the fruits and gifts in His will for us now. We engage our faith to pray the big prayers and know His will is possible. We must ask to receive it. God is RE-creating in the creation of each day. As the Truth of Faith extinguishes the flames and schemes of the enemy, we can no longer see the idols of this time as harmless. We must speak to them. We must send our angel armies to tear down the strongholds and replace them with the Holy Spirit anointing. We understand that we have the power through the resurrection and the inheritance of Christ. We must have that courage to teach our children, so they see purpose and their purpose. The Shield of Faith allows God to set your destiny for you. The wrist guards show your character, are you bold, courageous, faithful, discerning? As you lift up your hand and fling off the arrows of evil you say in Psalm 91 the Lord tells me a thousand (viruses, sicknesses, evil schemes) may fall at your side, ten thousand (lies, trickeries, confusions) at your right hand, but it will not come near me. For the Lord will command His angels concerning me, to guard me, in all my ways. Because He loves me and I am His.
8. Feet Shod with the Gospel - The Word (Jesus and the bible are both the Word)
As we shod our feet to the clear understanding of the love and gift of the gospel, undeserving but freely given. To know Jesus is to lead and help you at all times, day and night. To walk with you and talk with you as an intimate friend yet He is also the most-high God. This is the hour to do the good works prepared for you before time began and to spread the good news. Tell others it is time to make a choice to live or die and decide where you will spend eternity. Come join us in heaven for now let us walk the walk on earth and run our race to the end spreading the Good News. Jesus Christ is the Messiah. The Word tells us that wherever our feet step, we fly over or go on with a boat we claim the land for the kingdom and spread Holy Spirit anointing over it. Praise the Lord. The Kingdom is expanding into every spider hole. And all will have the opportunity to receive the Lord as their Savior.
9. Helmet of Salvation is to protect your mind. The mind of Christ. To let you know that the enemy will try to steal the word and revelation as soon as you get it. Don’t let him. Seal it to your mind with a prayer. Some people feel that the helmet of the knowledge of salvation is where it stops. Others think it is where it starts and ends. It is at the end of this list for a reason. You get the hug from Jesus and then the understanding and then your mission will come from that knowledge. This armor is Jesus’ (arms) around you visible and invisible. And it will stay with you all the days of your life. Learn ways and visit His temple in you. Nurture your relationship with Him. It will be well for you all your days.
10. Sword is in your mouth and your pen. It allows you to rebuke the enemy of our soul. To decree, declare and prophesied to all even the rocks. It is important to stand up to evil. In the name of Jesus. Learn this through the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Ask him many questions and expect an answer. Stand on the word of the Lord. Hold it in your heart and it will come out your mouth as a sword. For what is in your heart will come out your mouth. For example, fear you are a liar, be gone in the name of Jesus. We were given an interpreter, in the engagement ring, of the Comforter. The Holy Spirit will spring into action on your behalf for any request at the drop of a hat. The Holy Spirit will speak to you in countless ways if you are looking for it. The Sword of the Spirit is a double edge sword, ready to heal and kill, to lose and bind, to cut through evil and expose Truth. We must use these tools that God provided us. We must believe the promises of God over and doubt. As we drink to our fill, the abundance of the living God wraps around us and solidifies our awareness of his temple within us. We realize that we are not waiting on Him but He is waiting on us. We need to take the shackles off ourselves and do our good works for the kingdom. Through the Holy Spirit and the Resurrection Power of Jesus you can do anything He asks you to do. With this armor and Jesus, you are ready, equipped and more than able. Don’t do it on your power but with His power and you will be successful. Praise is a weapon Praise the Lord always.