“The Christian’s Wardrobe, Pt 3” | August 7, 2022

I.           “Spirit-Led Prayer”
Ephesians 6:16-17; Rev 19:11-21; 1Co 2:16
Ephesians 6:18a; Lk 18:1; Jude 20; Ro 8:26; Col 4:2-4
John 14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:13; 1Co 2:12-14; 1Jn 2:27
1 John 4:6; 5:6, 7; Ps 25:5
Romans 8:26-27; Zech 12:10; Eph 6:17, 18; Jn 14:16
Romans 4:7; 1Jn 1:9
 
II.           “Persistent Prayer”
Ephesians 6:18b; Mk 13:33; 1Tim 2:1-8
Luke 18:1-8; Lk 18:7, 8
1 Timothy 2:1-6; Ja 5:13-18
Mark 13:32-36; Ac 1:7; Heb 13:17; Mk 14:38; Lk 12:36
 
III.          “Purposeful Prayer”
Ephesians 6:18b-20; Col 4:3; 1Thes 5:25; 2Thes 3:1
Isaiah 50:4, 5; Eph 3:3; 2:12-13; 2Co 5:20
[see Acts 28:20]
Proverbs 15:29; Job 42:8; Php 4:13; Matt 28:18-20
1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Gal 6:14; 2Co 11:30; 12:9
1 Corinthians 4:20; Ro 15:13, 19; 1Thes 1:5
2Corinthians 4:7; 6:7; Zech 4:6; 2Co 10:4; 12:9
Acts 4:24-31
 

Greek Word Study:
Praying: ‘proseuchomai’: from ‘promeletao’ (meditate beforehand) and ‘euchomai’ (to pray to God); i.e. Supplicate, Worship; - (make) prayer. To pray to God, offer prayer. (I) In NT, prayer is always directed to God, whether stated or implied. (II) The Manner and Means in which one prays is expressed either by a dative (1Co 11:5; 14:14-15; Ja 5:17) or with ‘en’(in) (Eph 6:18; Jude 20)
In: ‘en’: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest; “in” at, (up-) on, by, etc. Implying in the power of someone; in the power or under the influence of the Spirit: ‘en pneumati,’ the dative singular of ‘pneuma.’ Of the manner or means, in the Agency or Power of…
The Spirit: ‘pneuma’: Divine: God, Christ’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Of the Spirit of God. In the NT referred to as “the Spirit of God,” “the Holy Spirit,” in an absolute sense, as “the Spirit.” (I) the Holy Spirit as possessing being, intelligence, agency. As coming to and acting upon Christians, illuminating and empowering them, and remaining with them, imparting to them spiritual knowledge, aid, consolation, sanctification, and making intercession with and for them (Jn 14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:13; Ro 8:14, 16, 26-27…; Eph 3:16; 6:18…)
All: ‘kairos’: ‘pas kairos’: an occasion, i.e. set or proper time; - age, opportunity, season. Generally, meaning time, season; particularly (Luke 21:36; Eph 6:18)
Prayer: ‘proseuche’: from ‘proseuchomai’, prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel); - prayer, + pray fervently. To offer prayer to God. Particularly in singular (…Eph 6:18…)
Supplication: ‘deesis’: from ‘deomai’ (to beg, ask, bind oneself); a petition: - pray(-er), supplication. Noun from ‘deomai’: to make known one’s particular need. Want, need. In the NT prayer as an expression of need, desire, etc. Generally spoken of any prayer (Eph 6:18)
Keep alert: ‘agrupneo’: to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake; - (keep, stay) awake, keep alert, keep watch. (Eph 6:18)
Perseverance: ‘proskarteresis’: from ‘proskartero’: (persistency): - perseverance. (to be earnest toward i.e.to prayer), to persevere, to be constantly diligent, perseverance. [strong, firm, constant] (Eph 6:18)
Words: ‘logos’: from ‘lego’ (something said). N. from ‘lego: to speak intelligently; (I) a word, both the act of speaking and the thing spoken: A word, as uttered by a living voice, an utterance. Metonymically, the power of speech, delivery, oratory, eloquence (1Co 12:8; 2Co 11:6; Eph 6:19…)
Proclaim: ‘gnorizo’: from a derivative of ‘ginosko’ (to know); to make known; subject to know; - make known, remind, proclaim, tell. Spoken of a teacher who unfolds divine things, to announce, declare, proclaim (…Eph 1:9; 6:19…)
Mystery of the Gospel: ‘musterion ho euaggelion’: A mystery, i.e. something into one must be instructed before it can be known. In NT, spoken of Gospel Dispensation (Gentiles and Jews alike now welcomed into God’s Kingdom) (Eph 3:3, 4, 9) [spoken of in 6:19]
Ambassador: ‘presbeuo’: from base of ‘presbuteros’ to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figurative: preacher): - be an ambassador. (Eph 6:20)
Ought: ‘dei’: 3rd person singular active present of ‘deo’ (to bind), also ‘deon; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding): - are to do, it was fitting, necessary, ought, should. In the NT: it is necessary: particularly, so spoken of what is made necessary by divine appointment. (Jn 3:14; 20:9; Ac 4:2) [Eph 6:20]