I.  “From a Poignant Question to a Holy Quest
Luke 1:26-38
Luke 1:39-40; 1:65; Josh 14:13; 20:1-7; 21:11
Genesis 13:14-18; 23:17-20; 25:10; 47:29-30; 49:30-32
Genesis 15:1-6; 2 Samuel 3-5; Ro 4:3; Hb 11:11-16

II.      “A Holy Greeting and a Supernatural Reply”
Luke 1:41-42; 1:15; 67; (Jdg 5:24)
Ruth 2:4; Dt 28:1-4; Lk 1:35; Ps 127:3
Joshua 5:13-15; Acts 9:3-5
Lk 1:15

III. “The Holy Purposes of God
Luke 1:43-45; 20:42; Jn 20:28, 29; (Lk 2:11); [1:20]
John 1:1-4
Romans 4:3; Eph 2:8-10; Jer 31:31-34; Lk 1:15, 17, 41
John 3:3-8
 
Greek Word Study:
Baby: ‘brephos’: an infant (properly unborn) Literal or Figurative: - baby, childhood, infant. A noun meaning child. Spoken of a child yet unborn, a fetus (Lk 1:41, 44) Used metaphorically of those who have just embraced the Christian religion (1Pe 2:2[ cf. 1Co 3;2; Hb 5:12-13])
Filled: ‘pimplemi’: from ‘pletho’; to “fill” (literal or figurative [imbue, influence, supply]); specially to fulfill (time); - filled, fill. (Lk 1:41)
Holy Spirit: ‘pneuma’: (by analogy or figuratively) a spirit; Divine – God, Christ’s Spirit, The Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit everywhere is represented as being in intimate union with God the Father and God the Son; The Holy Spirit’s influence and effect upon others, such as the Power of the Holy Spirit. Spoken of His filling and empowering others (Lk 1:15, 41, 67; 2:25-27)
Blessed: ‘eulogeo’: to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper): - bless (-ing). Of God toward men: to bless, i.e. to distinguish with favor. Blessed, favored of God, happy; used in joyful salutations, of the Messiah and his reign (Mt 21:9; 23:39; Mk 11:9, 10; Lk 1:42; 13:33; 19:38; Jn 12:13) In Lk 1:42, spoken in the perfect tense: “existing condition”; passive voice: “acted upon by outside force.”
Joy: ‘agalliasis’: from ‘agallio’ (to exult) exultation; specially, welcome: - glad (-ness), great (joy). Noun from ‘agallio; to exult. Exultation, exuberant joy. (The demonstration of the feeling experienced in one’s heart, especially as a result of God’s Grace) In NT, Joy, Gladness, Rejoicing. (Lk 1:14; 44; Ac 2:46; Hb 1:9; Ps 45:7)
“Blessed”: ‘makarios’: a prolonged form of the poetical ‘makar’ (meaning the same); Supremely Blessed; a prose form of the poetic ‘makar’ (n.f.) blessed one, happy, fortunate, blessed. Spoken in the Beatitudes of those receiving God’s Favor, regardless of what their circumstances may be. (Mt 5:3-11) see also (Lk 1:45; 6:20-22; Ac 20:35; Ro 4:7; 1Co 7:40) In Lk 1:45, spoken of as an adjective as the subject of blessing.
Fulfillment: ‘teleiosis’: from ‘teleioo’ (to complete); (the act) completion, i.e. (of prophecy) verification, or (of expiation) absolution: - fulfillment, perfection. Noun from ‘teleioo’, to complete. Completion, perfection. Spoken of a prediction: fulfillment (Lk 1:45). Also spoken of perfect expiation (Hb 7:11)
Overshadow: ‘episkiazo’: to cast shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of Brilliance; (fig) to invest with preternatural (supernatural) influence: overshadow. Tropically of the Holy Spirit exerting creative energy upon the womb of the virgin Mary and impregnating it, (use of the word seems to have been drawn from the familiar OT idea of a cloud as symbolizing the immediate presence and power of God: (Lk 1:35)
Child: ‘hagios’: The Most Holy One (Lk 1:35)
Son of God: ‘uihos tou theos’: Specifically, the Son of God Spoken of One who derives his human nature directly from God, and not by ordinary generation; spoken of Jesus (Lk 1:35; implied of Adam Lk 3:38) Jesus’ holiness derives from His being conceived by the Holy Spirit. Though Jesus was a genuine human being, he did not inherit a Sinful Nature from Adam as all other human beings do. “Sinless Savior” (cf 2Co 5:21; Hb 4:15…)
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I.         “The Annunciation of John”
Luke 1:5-13; (Ac 10:4, 31); (Lk 1:60, 63)
Luke 1:14-17; (Lk 1:58); Lk 7:28; Matt 11:11; Lk 7:33
Numbers 6:3; Jdg 13:4, 17, 14; Matt 11:18; (Ac 2:15, 17) Ephesians 5:18; Lk 1:41, 67; (see Ac 2:4); Gen 1:27; 2:7
Genesis 3:1-6, 17; Ro 5:12-19; 1Ti 2:14;1Co 15:22,45
Malachi 4:5; Is 40:3
Isaiah 49:1, 5; Jer 1:5; Lk 1:76; Jn 3:28; (See Matt 11:14)
Malachi 4:6; Ro 10:21; Lk 7:27; Mal 3:1; Matt 11:10
Mark 1:2; 1Ki 17:17-24; 18:36-46; Ja 5:17-18
 
II.      ​“The Consternation of Zechariah” 
Luke 1:18-20; Gen 15:8 (Gen 17:17); Lk 1:26; Dan 8:16
Romans 10:17; Dan 9:21; Rev 8:2 (1Ki 17:1; Job 1:6;
Isaiah 63:9; Matt 18:10); Lk 1:62
Daniel 9:24
Daniel 9:19-26; Is 61:1; Ac 4:24-28; Ezra 7; Lk 1:18

III.     “The Recognition of Israel”  
Luke 1:21-23; (Lk 1:9, 21, 62); 2Chr 23:8 (see Lk 1:8)
(2 Kings 11:5; 1Chr 9:25); Heb 10:11; Lk 1:23

IV.       “The Realization of the Promise”  
Luke 1:24-25; (Gen 30:23; 1Sa 1:6; Ps 113:9; Is 4:1)
Luke 1:16-17; Ezekiel 36; 37; John 3; Heb 10:1-22
Lk 1:24; 14-17; Ac 4:12
 
 
Greek Word Study:
Joy: ‘chara’: From ‘chairo’ (cheerfulness); i.e. calm delight: - x greatly, joy (-fully), pleasant. Noun from ‘chairo’, to rejoice. Joy, rejoicing, gladness. The feeling experience in one’s heart, especially a result of God’s Grace. (Lk1:14)
Gladness: ‘agalliasis’: from ‘agalliao’(exaltation); specially welcome; - glad (-ness), (great) joy. Noun from ‘agalliao’, to exult, exuberant joy. (Lk 1:14)
Rejoice: ‘chairo’: to be “cheer”ful, i.e. calmly happy: - be glad, joyfully, rejoice. Particularly, to rejoice, be glad. (Lk 1:14)
Holy Spirit: ‘pneuma’: (by analogy or figuratively) a spirit; Divine – God, Christ’s Spirit, The Holy Spirit. Spirit: of the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit everywhere is represented as being in intimate union with God the Father and God the Son; The Holy Spirit’s influence and effect upon others, such as the Power of the Holy Spirit. Spoken of His filling and empowering others (Lk 1:15)
Turn: ‘epistrepho’: From ‘epi’ (to) and ‘strepho’ (to turn): -to revert (literal, figurative, or moral): - Bring Back, (re-) turn (back). To turn upon, toward. In a moral sense: to turn toward or convert unto (Lk 1:16, 17)
Children: ‘uihos’: apparently a primary word; a “son”, used very widely of immediate, remote, or figurative kinship: - child, descendant, people, son. Spoken of in a wider sense of a descendant, in the plural descendants (2) Plural – especially of the posterity of Abraham, descendants of Israel (Lk 1:16)
“Spirit and power”: ‘pneuma1 kai dunamis2’: Spirit1: universally, the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of anyone; the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.; in the same spirit  with which Elijah was filled of old (Lk1:17) and ‘dunamis2’: from ‘dunamai’ (to be able); force (literal or figurative); specially miraculous power; - ability, means, mighty (work), (perform, work) miracle, (miraculous) power. Power, ability, strength force. (Lk 1:17)
Disobedient1 to the wisdom2 of the just3”: ‘apeithes1 en phronesis2 dikaios3’: unpersuadable1, i.e. contumacious – disobedient. Adj. from priv. (a) 1, without and (peitho) to persuade. Unwilling to be persuaded, unbelieving1, disobedient. (Lk1:17, Ac 26:19; Ro 1:30…) 2 Mental Action or activity, i.e. moral insight: insight wisdom. 2A mode of thinking and feeling (Lk 1:17) Equitable in character or act; (by implication) innocent, Holy3 (absolute or relative); - innocent, just3. “Unbelievers1 to the attitude2 of the righteous3”
Prepared: ‘kataskueazo’: to prepare thoroughly (by external equipment) to construct, create: - build, construct, make, prepare. (thoroughly prepared in spirit) (Lk 1:18)
Sent: ‘apostello’: set apart i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly on a mission) (lit or fig) Spoken of persons sent as messengers, agent, etc. Of Angels sent from God (Lk1:19)
“Bring Good News”: ‘euaggelizo’: to announce good news (“evangelize) especially the Gospel; - announce, bring good news, preach ([the]Good News, the Gospel) To announce, publish as glad tidings (Lk1:19, 4:18...)
Silent: ‘siopao’: from ‘siope’ (silence i.e. a hush); properly muteness: involuntary stillness or inability to speak: - be silent. (Lk1:20)
Believe: ‘pisteuo’: to have faith (in, upon, with respect to a person or thing): Believe (aorist active indicative requires action on behalf of subject) (Lk 1:20)
“Looked on”: ‘epeidon’: to regard (favorably or otherwise): look up(on); to look upon favorably, especially with kindness (Lk 1:25)
Reproach: ‘oneidos’: notoriety i.e. a taunt (disgrace): reproach (Lk 1:25)
John: ‘ioannes’: Joannes: John “Jehovah is a gracious giver” (Lk 1:13)

I.           “Darkness”
Luke 1:1-4
Isaiah 40:1-5; Lk 2:25; Hos 2:14; 2Chr 36:22; Jer 25:12
Matthew 3:3; Mk 1:3; Lk 3:4; Jn 1:23; Mal 3:1; Is 57:14
Psalm 68; Is 49:11; Lk 3:5
Malachi 1:14-2:3; Mal 1:6; 2:4; Lev 26:14; Dt 28:15
Malachi 3:9; Ps 69:22; Joel 1:17; Hag 2:17; Nah 3:6
Exodus 29:14; Mal 3:7, 16-18
Malachi 4:1-5; 2Thes 1:7-8; Is 47:14; Matt 3:12; Lk 3:17
Malachi 3:16; Ps 84:11; Lk 1:78 Jn 1:4; 8:12; 9:15; 12:46
[Jeremiah 23:6]; Is 53:5; [Dt 4:9-10]; Ex 20:3-17;
[Mt 11:14]; Mk 9:11; Lk 1:17; Joel 2:31; Is 11:4
Luke 1:5-7; Matt 2:1; 1Ch 24:10 Lk 2:25; Php 2:15; 3:6
1 Thess 2:10; 3:13; 5:23; Lk 1:36; [Jdg 13:2]; [1Sa 1:2]
[Genesis 18:11]; [Heb 11:11-12]; Mal 4:5

II.           “Loyalty” 
Luke 1:8-10; 1Ch 24:19; 2Ch 8:14; 31:2; [Lk1:23]
Exodus 30:7-8; 1Ch 23:13; 2Ch 29:11; Lk 1:21-22
Revelation 11:2, 19; [Heb 9:2-3]; Ps 141:2
[Revelation 5:8; 8:3-4]; Lev 16:17; Heb 9:1-15; 1Ti 2:5-6
 
 
III.         “Light” 
Luke 1:11-13; Ex 30:1-10; 40:26-27; Ac 19:17[Ac 10:4, 31]
Luke 1:13; Is 40:3; Gen 3:15; Is 53; Jn 1:1-18
Matthew 11:2-15; Gen 11:30; 18:11; 25:21; 1Sam 1:2
Luke 1:15-17
Psalm 141:1-2; Heb 9:15; Ro 8:9; 26-30
 
 
Greek Word Study:
Days: ‘hemerai’: a derivative of ‘hemai’ (to sit); day, i.e. (literal) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hrs.; Figurative) a period (always defined by the context): - daily, day, time, years. A Noun meaning day, daytime, occasion, time (period). (Lk 1:5)
Zechariah: ‘Zacharias’: of Hebrew origin; Zacharias (i.e. Zechariah) “Remembered of Jehovah”
Abijah: ‘Abia’: of Hebrew origin; Abijah; “My Father is Jehovah”
Elizabeth: ‘Elisabet’: of Hebrew origin; Elizabeth; “Oath of God”
Righteous: ‘dikaios’: from ‘dike’ (right, just); equitable in character or act; (by implication) innocent, Holy (absolute or relative); - innocent, just. (Lk 1:6)
Blamelessly: ‘amemptos’: irreproachable; - blameless, faultless, unblamable. Adjective from Priv. (a)(1) (without) and ‘memphomai’ (to find fault) [without finding fault] (Lk 1:6; Php 2:15, 3:6…)
Statutes: ‘dikaioma’: from ‘dikaioo’ (to render just or innocent); (to justify, regard as just); an equitable deed; (by implication) a statute or decision: - decree, justification, precept, regulation, righteous (-ness, requirement), statute. Noun from ‘dikaioo (to justify) Anything justly or rightly done. Generally: a decree; as defining and establishing what is right and just, i.e. precept, law, ordinance. (Lk 1:6) [Not sinless; but Z&E kept all precepts]
Barren: ‘steiros’: sterile: - barren (Lk 1:7)
Advanced In Years: ‘probaino1 en2 hemerai3’: from ‘pro’ (in front of, prior, forward) “fore” and ‘baino’ (to walk; to walk forward, i.e. advance (lit or fig): - advanced1 (+in2 years3), go on. [past child-bearing years] (Lk 1:7)
Duty: ‘taxis’: from ‘tasso’ (arrange) regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character): duty, order. Noun from ‘tasso’, to arrange in order. A setting in order; hence, order, arrangement, disposition, especially of troops; an order or rank in a state or society. In NT: arrangement, disposition, series (Lk 1:8; 1Co 14:40), in proper order. [Abijah was the 8th in order of priesthood, the 8th division] (Lk 1:8)
Chosen by lot: ‘lagchano’: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine especially by lot: - allot (chosen by) lot.  [Urim-Thummim: Chosen by God] (Lk 1:9)
Temple: ‘naos’: from ‘naio’ (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple; - sanctuary, shrine, temple. Of the Temple of Jerusalem or in allusion to it, but only of the actual edifice, in distinction from ‘hieron’ (temple, which included the courts and other appurtenances), ‘naos’ refers to the building itself. (Lk 1:9)
People: ‘laos: apparently a primary word; a people: - A people, nation, tribe, i.e. the mass of any people, Specifically of the Jews as the people of God’s Choice. (Lk 1:10; Lk 2:32)
Hour: ‘hora’: apparently a primary word; an “hour” (lit or fig): - day, hour, moment. Noun meaning hour, a time, season. A definite space or division of time recurring at fixed intervals, as marked by natural or conventional limits. In NT of shorter intervals, a time, season, hour. [Hour of Incense, i.e. dawn and dusk] (Lk 1:10)
Angel (of the Lord): ‘aggelos’: from aggello (to bring tidings); a messenger. An angel, a celestial messenger, a being superior to man. God uses these beings as His messengers in promoting welfare of humans. (Lk 1:11)
Fear: ‘phobos’: alarm or fright; - awe, fear, respect, reverence, terror. (Lk 1:12)
John: ‘ioannes’: Joannes: John “Jehovah is a gracious giver” (Lk 1:13)

I.         “Plan”
Ephesians 3:14-19
Ephesians 3:1-6; Galatians 3:29; Eph 2:16; 5:17-18
Ro 16:25 (Paul’s endorsement); 2Ti 4:6-13
Luke 1:1-4; Eph 3:6; 2 Ti 4:5, 17 (Gk.); Ac 3:18; (Heb 2:3)
John 15:27; 16:4; (Mk 1:1; Ac 11:15); 1Co 4:1
See Mk 4:14; 1Co 11:2, 23; Ac 9

II.          “Dedication”
Luke 1:3; Ac 11:4; 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1
 
III.          “Purpose”
Luke 1:4; Ac 2:36 (Gk.); 2Pe 1:16-19; Ac 18:25; Ro 2:18
1 Corinthians 14:19; Gal 6:6 (Gk.)
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Acts 2:32-36
2 Peter 1:16-21
 

Greek Word Study:
Compile: ‘anatassomai’: from ‘ana’ (an intensive) and ‘tasso’ (to place in in one’s proper category): - to set in order, arrange (only in Lk 1:1); to arrange, compile. Syn: ‘horizo’, to determine, define.
Narrative: ‘diegesis’: from ‘diegeomai’ (to relate fully), a recital: - narrative. Syn: ‘diaggello’, to announce thoroughly, declare fully.
Accomplished: ‘plerophoreo’: from ‘pleres’ (complete) and ‘phoreo’ (to have a burden) (to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment): to carry out fully (in evidence) i.e. completely assure (or convince); entirely accomplish. Accomplish, fully, assure, (fulfilled). II. Of things: to make fully assured, give full proof of, confirm fully; (passive) to be fully established as true (Lk 1:1) [Perfect Passive Participle] (OT Fulfilled)
From the Beginning: ‘Ap’ arches’: from ‘arche’ (noun meaning beginning): when used with preposition: spoken of time: the beginning, commencement: - From the beginning, e.g. of the gospel dispensation, or of the Christian experience (Lk 1:2; Jn 15:27; 2 Th 2:13; 1Jn 1:1; 2:7)
Eyewitnesses: ‘autoptes’: from ‘autos’ (self) and ‘optanomai’ (to gaze, i.e. with wide-open eyes as at something remarkable): - self-seeing, i.e. an eyewitness. (Lk 1:2)
Ministers: ‘huperetes’: from ‘hupo’ (under) and a derivative of ‘eresso’ (to row) an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate (assistant): - minister, servant. In classical Greek, a common sailor or hired hand. Generally, a minister, associate in any work. Of a minister of the Word of Christ (Lk 1:2; Ac 26:16; 1Co 4:1) Syn: diakonos (a servant, minister, deacon) ‘doulos’ (servant, slave).
Word: ‘logos’: something said (inc. the thought); (by implication) a topic (subject of discourse) Thayer: equivalent to instruction, preaching concerning this salvation (i.e.  the salvation obtained through Christ) In an objective sense, what is communicated by instruction/doctrine. Specifically, the Doctrine concerning the attainment through Christ of Salvation in the Kingdom of God; simply (Mt 13:20-23; Mk 4:14-20; 8;32; 16:20; Lk 1:2…)
Delivered: ‘paradidomi’: handed down (to surrender, entrust) (Lk 1:3)
Followed1 All Things2 Closely3 for Some Time Past4: ‘parakoloutheo1 pas2 akribos3 anothen4’: To follow near, to investigate1 everything2 [pertaining to Christ] exactly3 from the beginning4. (Lk 1:3)
Orderly Account: ‘kathexes’: from ‘kata’ (down) and ‘hexes’ (successive, afterword, next) [successively down] i.e. consecutively; orderly, in order. (Lk 1:3)
Most Excellent: ‘kratistos’: Superlative of ‘kratos’ (dominion, might); strongest, i.e. (in dignity) Very Honorable: - most excellent. (Lk 1:4, Ac 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1)
Theophilus: ‘theophilos’: from ‘theos’ (God) and ‘philos’ (properly dear, i.e. a friend): friend of God, lover of God; Theophilus, a Christian: - Theophilus.
Certainty: ‘epiginosko1 ho asphaleia2’: to become fully acquainted with, to know fully1, to have certainty2 of the facts2; to have definite security2. (Lk 1:4)

I.             “An Introduction” 
Ephesians 6:21-22; Col 4:7-9; Ac 20:4; 2Ti 4:12; Tit 3:12
Colossians 2:2
Colossians 4:7-9; 15-18; 1Thes 5:27; Philemon 2; 2 Ti 4:5
1 Corinthians 16:21; 1Ti 6:21; 2Ti 4:22; Tit 3:15
 
II.            "Benediction” 
Ephesians 6:23-24; Gal 6:16; 2Thes 3:16; 1Pe 5:14
[Galatians 5:6; 1Thes 5:8]; 1Co 16:22
Ephesians 1:2-15; Ja 2:5; Dt 7:6; 26:18; 2Ti 1:9; Eph 5:27
Colossians 1:22; 1Thes 4:7; Ro 8:29-30; 8:16; Hb 2:14
Romans 3:24; 1Co 1:30; Eph 4:30; Ac 20:28, 32; 2:38
Romans 16:25; 8:28; 2Co 1:22; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9; Php 4:7
John 19:30; 1Pe 1:2; 2Jn 1:3; Eph 2:4-5
Ephesians 2:1-10; Jn 3:16-18; Ro 5:6; Col 2:12, 13; Ti 3:4
Romans 4:16; 2Co 3:5; Jn 4:10; Ro 3:28; 1Co 1:29-30;
Psalm 100:3; Col 3:10; Eph 4:24; 1:4; Col 1:10
Ephesians 3:14-19; Col 2:6-10
Ephesians 4:1-3; Php 1:27; Col 3:14
Ephesians 5:2; Ro 14:15; Jn 13:34; Ro 8:37; 4:25; Hb 7:27
Ephesians 5:21-6:9; Gen 3:16; 2:23; 1Co 6:15; Ex 20:12
Genesis 18:19; Dt 4:9; 6:7; 11:19; Ps 78:4; Prv 19:18; 22:6
Proverbs 29:17; [2 Ti 3:15]; Ps 62:12; Lev 25:43; Jn 13:13
Ephesians 6:10-20; 21-24
 
Greek Word Study:
Beloved: ‘agapetos’: from ‘from agapao’; beloved: - (dearly, well) beloved, dear. Adjective from ‘agapao’, to love. Beloved, dear. Spoken of Christians, as united with God or each other in the bonds of Holy love. ‘Agapetoi,’ the plural; meaning conjoined in the bonds of Faith. “Beloved brothers” i.e. Christians, 1 Co 15:58, see (Eph 6:21; Php 4:1; Col 4:7, 9)
Brother: ‘adelphos’: from 1 (as a connective particle) and ‘delphus’ (the womb). A brother (literal or figurative) near or remote [much like 1]: brother. Noun from the collative ‘a’ (1), denoting unity and ‘delphus’ (n.f.) a womb. Metaphorically, one who is connected with another in any kind of intimacy or fellowship; one of the same faith, a fellow Christian. An associate, colleague, in office or dignity. By implication, one beloved as a brother. (Eph 6:21)
Faithful: ‘pistos’: from ‘peitho’: (object) trustworthy; (subject) trustful: believer, man of faith, faithful, sure trustworthy. Adjective from ‘peitho’, to win over, persuade. Worthy of belief, trust, or confidence, faithful. Faithful in duty to oneself and to others, of true fidelity; especially of ministers, servants, who are faithful in the performance of duty. (Mt 24:45; Eph 1:1; 6:21; …)
Minister: ‘diakonos’: probably from an obsolete ‘diako’ (to run errands); an attendant i.e. (genitive) a waiter (at table or other menial duties); specially a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess): - attendant, deacon, minister, servant. Spoken of ministers, teachers of divine things who act for God. (1Co 3:5; ...Eph 6:21…)
Encourage: ‘parakaleo’: from ‘para’ (alongside) and ‘kaleo (to call); to call alongside, to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation, or consolation). Comfort, encourage, to aid. To exhort in a way of consolation, encouragement, to console, comfort (…Eph 6:22…)
Hearts: ‘kardia’: the heart. In NT used only figuratively: As the seat of the desires, feelings, affections, passions, impulses, i.e. the heart or mind. (Eph 6:22)
Peace: ‘eirene’: probably from a primary verb ‘eiro’ (to join); peace (literal or figurative); (by implication) prosperity; - friendly, peace, +reconcile, safe. By implication, a state of peace, tranquility. Peace, meaning health, welfare, prosperity, and every kind of good. (Eph 6:23)
Love: ‘agape’: from ‘agapao’: love, i.e. affection or benevolence. N. from ‘agapao’, to love. Love. Specifically, “the love of God” or “of Christ” The love derived from Christ. Spoken especially of goodwill toward others, the love of our neighbor, brotherly affection, which the Lord Jesus commands and inspires (Eph 6:23). In Eph 6:24 the present active participle used substantively ‘agapao’: of those loving the Lord, meaning “faithful disciples” or “followers of the Lord”: [devoted followers]
Faith: ‘pistis’: from ‘peitho’, persuasion, i.e. credence; moral - especially reliance upon Christ for Salvation; (abstract) constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (gospel) truth itself: - assurance, belief, faith. As a technical term indicative of the means of appropriating what God in Christ has for man, resulting in the transformation of man’s character and way of life. Such can be termed gospel faith or Christian faith. Of Christ, faith in Christ: of Faith in Christ’s death, as ground of justification before God, saving faith, found only in Paul’s writings. (Eph 6:23)
Grace: ‘charis’: (spiritual; esp. the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life; inc. gratitude); - benefit, credit, favor, gift, grace (-ious). N. from ‘chairo’ (to rejoice) Grace, particularly that which causes joy, pleasure, gratification. Spoken of the grace, favor, and goodwill of God and Christ as exercised toward men; spoken of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ in the benedictions at the close of most of the epistles. (Eph 6:24)
Love incorruptible: ‘aphtharsia’: from ‘aphthartos’ (not corruptible); (genitive) unending existence, (fig) genuineness: - immortality, imperishable, incorruptible. [genuine love that never ends – eternal love] (Eph 6:24)

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]

I.            “Take Up Your Shield!”
Ephesians 1-5; 6:10-15
Ephesians 6:10-16; 1Jn 5:4; Ps 120:4; [Matt 13:19]
[John 17:15; 2 Thess 3:3; 1Jn 2:13-14; 3:12; 5:18-19]
Psalm 18:30, 35; Ps 5:12; 7:10; 18:2; 33:20
Psalm 144:1-2
John 10:1-9; Jn 14:6; Eph 2:18; Jn 10:11
Ephesians 2:18; 6:16; 6:11; Lk 17:5-6
1 John 5:4; Heb 11:1
1 Peter 1:13; Luke 12:35
 
II.               “Gird Up Your Mind!” 
Ephesians 6:17a; 1 Thess 5:8
Isaiah 59:14-17, 20; Eph 3:14-21; 4:11-14
Romans 8:31-34; 37-39; 1Co 15:57; Jn 16:33
 
III.             “Polish Your Sword!” 
Ephesians 6:16-17; 6:14; Is 59:17
Isaiah 49:1-3; Is 49-50
John 14:16-17, 25-27; Php 4:6-9
Hebrews 4:12; Is 49:2; Rev 1:16; 2:12
Romans 6:17-22; 2 Thess 2:13-14
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Ro 15:4; 2Pe 1:20-21
Revelation 19:11-21
 

Greek Word Study:
Shield: ‘thureos’: from ‘thura’ (door), a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literal or figurative); - door, entrance, gate; a large shield (as door shaped): - shield. (Eph 6:16) Hb: ‘magen’ (Ps 18:30, 35; 144:2)
Faith: ‘pistis’: from ‘peitho’ (to convince, confidence, certainty) persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God, or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstract constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: - assurance, belief, faith (-fulness). Of Christ, Faith in Christ: Of Faith in Christ’s death, as the ground of justification before God, saving faith, found only in Paul’s writings. (…Eph 2:8; 3:12; 6:16…)
Can: ‘dunamai’: to be able or possible: - ability. To be able, have power, both in physical and moral sense.
Extinguish: ‘sbennumi’; to extinguish, go out, quench. To Extinguish (literal or figurative).
All: ‘pas’: all, any, every, the whole; -all (kinds, others, people, things), always, any (-one, -thing, -way), complete, every (-one, respect, -thing, turn, way, + -where) Adjective meaning all. Meaning all kinds, of every kind and sort including every possible variety (of flaming darts in Eph 6:16)
Flaming: ‘puroo’; From ‘pur’ (fire) [(literal or figurative) burning, fiery, fire] To kindle i.e. (passive) to be ignited, glow (literal), be refined (by implication), or (figurative) to be inflamed (w/anger, grief, lust); - burn w/passion, set on fire, flaming. (Eph 6:16)
Darts: ‘belos’: a missile, spear, or arrow; - dart. [from ‘ballo’ to throw: to cast, throw] (Eph 6:16)
Evil One: ‘poneros’: when used in masculine singular: the Devil (as in Eph 6:16) Evil in a moral or spiritual sense, wicked, malicious, mischievous. With the definite article, the evil one, Satan (…Eph 6:16…)
Helmet: ‘perikephalaia’: compound of ‘peri’ (around) and ‘kephale’ (the head); [encirclement of the head], i.e. a helmet: - helmet.
Salvation: ‘soterion’: neuter of the same as [soteria] as [properly concrete, noun; defender or (by implication) defense: - salvation. Adjective from ‘soter’, a savior, deliverer. Delivering, bringing, salvation. In NT only in the Christian sense of saving, bringing salvation (Tit 2:11). Hence the neuter with the article is used as a substantive for salvation (Eph 6:17), for the doctrine of salvation (Ac 28:28), and by metonymy, the Savior (Lk 2:30; 3:6)
Sword: ‘machaira’: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of ‘mache’ (battle, fight), a knife, i.e. dirk (dagger); (figurative) war, judicial punishment: - sword. (Short, double-edged sword Heb 4:12, Eph 6:17)
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”; the Spirit of Christ as being communicated by Him after His resurrection and ascension. The same as the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Php 1:19); the Spirit of the Lord (2Co 3:17); the Spirit of God’s Son (Gal 4:6) The Holy Spirit is everywhere represented as being in intimate union with God the Father and God the Son. The Spirit and God the Father are interchanged (Eph 6:17) [‘machaira ho eimi pneuma’: Sword of the Spirit]
Word of God: ‘rhema Theos’: an utterance (individual, collective, or special). Noun from ‘rheo’, to speak. That which is spoken, a statement, word. In NT ‘rhema’ often takes on a particular meaning from its adjuncts or context: Teaching, precept, doctrine (…Eph 5:26; 6:17…) ‘Theos’: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially the Supreme Divinity. Spoken of what comes forth (from God) is sent, given appointed from God. (…2 Tim 3:17) [‘rhema Theos’ means the entirety of God the Holy Spirit’s teaching in the Holy Scriptures]

I.          “Prepare For Battle”
Ephesians 1-5; 6:10-13
Ephesians 6:13-14a; 1Pe 1:13
Isaiah 11:1-5; Ac 13:23; Matt 3:16; Jn 7:24; Ps 72:2; 2:9
[Malachi 4:6]; 2Thess 2:8; Jn 8:34; Matt 4:1-11
1 Timothy 4:6-10; 2Ti 3:16; Hb 5:7-6:3; Ps 32:8
Luke 12:35-40; 1Pe 1:13; Matt 25:7; 2Pe 3:12; Rev 3:20
Matthew 24:42, 46; Jn 13:4; Lk 17:8; 22:27; 1Thess 5:2, 3
2 Peter 3:10; Rev 3:3; Matt 25:10; Lk 21:27
 
 II.       “Walk In Integrity & Virtue” 
Ephesians 6:14b; 1 Thess 5:8
Isaiah 59:17; Eph 6:13-17; Is 9:7; 2Co 5:21
Philippians 3:8-9; 1 Co 1:30-31; 2Co 6:7; 1Co 2:5
2 Corinthians 10:4
Isaiah 61:10-11; Habakkuk 3:18; [Is 59:17; Zech 3:4]
Isaiah 61:3; Rev 21:2
 
 III.      “Carry the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth” 
Ephesians 6:14-15
Isaiah 52:7
Matthew 28:18-20
Romans 10:13-15; Lk 12:35-38
 
Greek Word Study:
Devil: ‘diabolos’: from ‘diabollo’ (to accuse falsely), a traducer, specially: Satan – devil, slanderer (-ous) With article ‘ho diabolos: the devil, i.e. the accuser; same as Hb ‘satan’ (adversary). The Adversary, Satan. (Eph 6:11) According to later Hebrews, he acts as the accuser of men before God (Job 1:7, 12; Zech 3:1, 2; c.f. Rev 12:9, 10), seduces them to sin (1Ch 21:1), and is the author of Evil, both physical and moral, by which the human race is afflicted. In NT ‘ho diabolos’ appears as the constant enemy of God, of Christ, of the Divine Kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all truth; full of falsehood and malice, and seducing to evil every possible way. (Mt 4:1, 5, 8, 11; …Eph 4:27; 6:11…)
Cosmic Powers: ‘kosmokrator’: a world ruler; an epithet of Satan: - cosmic powers. Noun from ‘kosmos’ (world) and ‘krateo’ (to hold). Lord of the world. Used in the NT of Satan as prince of this world. Only in Eph 6:12, in the plural, referring to Satan and his angels. [as opposed to ‘pantokrator’: the Almighty, the Ruler of everything, a title used only of God]
Stand: ‘histemi’: to stand; intransitively & figuratively: To stand fast (firm) against an enemy, as opposed to running away [or falling] (Eph 6:11, 13, 14) Derived from ‘anthistemi’: withstand (to oppose, resist) used in Eph 6:12.
Fastened on: ‘perizonnumi’; From ‘peri’ (around) and ‘zonnumi’ (to bind about, especially with a belt) to gird all around, i.e. (middle or passive) to fasten on one’s belt (literal or figurative): - around, clothe, dress, fasten on.
Belt: ‘osphus’: the loin (external), i.e. the hip; - loins, prepare, waist. [together meaning “Gird up your loins” NASB95] (Eph 6:14)
Truth: ‘aletheia’: from ‘alethes’: truth. Noun from ‘alethes’, true. What is not concealed, but open and known; hence truth. Truth, i.e. Love of Truth, both in words and conduct, sincerity, veracity. (…Eph 4:24; 5:9; 6:14…)
Breastplate: ‘thorax’: the chest (“thorax”), i.e. (by implication) a corslet: - breastplate. (Eph 6:14)
Righteousness: ‘dikaiosune’: from ‘dikaios’: equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) Justification: - justice, justify, right (-eousness). N. from ‘dikaios’, just, righteous. Justice, righteousness. Thayer: The state of him who is such as he ought to be, righteous; the condition acceptable to God; integrity, virtue, purity of life, uprightness, correctness in thinking, feeling, and acting. (Eph 5:9; 6:14…) (The righteousness imputed to us in Christ; the righteousness God demands) Spoken of the righteousness, which is of Christ or through faith in Christ, i.e. where faith is counted or imputed as righteousness or evidence of piety.
Put on: ‘hupodeo’: from ‘hupo’ (under) and ‘deo’ (to bind); to bind under one’s feet, i.e. to put on shoes or sandals; - put on, wear. (Eph 6:15)
Readiness: ‘hetoimasia’: from ‘hetoimazo’: to prepare: - preparations (get, make) ready. Preparation: - readiness. (Eph 6:15)
Gospel: ‘euaggelion’: a good message, i.e. the gospel: - gospel. Noun from ‘euaggelos’(n.f.), bringing good news, which is from eu (good) and ‘aggello’ (n.f.) (to proclaim, tell.) In NT spoken only of the glad tidings of Christ and His Salvation, The Gospel. In the writings of Paul, the Gospel, that is, by metonymy: the Gospel work, i.e. the preaching of the Gospel, labor in the Gospel. (Ro 1:1, 9, 16…Eph 6:15…)
Peace: ‘eirene’: from ‘eiro’ (to join); peace (literal or figurative) Peace, meaning health, welfare, prosperity, every kind of good. In Ro 8:6; Eph 6:15, “Gospel of Peace” means gospel of bliss, i.e. which leads to bliss.

I.    “Strength”
Ephesians 1-5
Daniel 10:12-14
Jude 9
Matthew 4:1-11
Ephesians 6:10; Ro 4:20 (Gk.); 2Ti 2:1; [1Jn 2:14]
Ephesians 1:19; 3:16
Ephesians 1:15-23; 1:19; 5:2; Php 4:13; Judges 6
John 14:26; Jer 31:33; Eph 4:8; 2:8-9; 1Co 12; Matt 4:1
John 3; Heb 10; Ro 13:12-14
 
II.     “The Call To Arms” 
Ephesians 6:11-12; Job 29:14; Ro 13:12; [2Co 10:4]
Ephesians 4:14; 1Co 9:25; Ephesians 1:3, 21; 2:2; 3:10
Luke 22:53; Col 1:13
 
III.    “Take Up God’s Armor…To Stand Firm”  
Ephesians 6:13; [1Pe 4:1]; Eph 5:16; Is 11:4-5; 59:17
2 Corinthians 10:4; Eph 5:2, 8; 3:10; 5:16; 6:13
1 Peter 4:1-2
 
Greek Word Study:
Be Strong: ‘endunamoo’; From ‘en’ (in) and ‘dunamoo’ (to enable); make strong, strengthen. To empower; - (give, increase in) Strength. Found only in Biblical and ecclesiastical Greek meaning to make strong, vigorous, to strengthen. Used in the passive, to be strengthened, become strong. Of the body, as made strong out of weakness (Hb 11:34) Metaphorically, of the mind. (…Eph 6:10; Php 4:13…)
Strength: ‘kratos’: perhaps a primary word “vigor” [great] (literal or figurative): - dominion, might [-ily], power, strength. Noun meaning strength, might (I) Generally, might or power, strength (…Eph 1:19; 6:10…)
Might: ‘ischus’: from a derivative of ‘his’ (force) forcefulness (literal or figurative); - (+great) might, strength. N. from ‘is’ (n.f.) meaning strength and ‘echo’ (to have) Strength, might, power, both of body and mind. Physical, mental, moral power. Also generally: power, potency, preeminence (Eph 1:19; [6:10])
Whole Armor: ‘panoplia’: from ‘pas’ (all) and ‘hoplon’ (an implement, utensil, or tool (literal or figurative) especially offensive for war): - armor, instrument, weapon. Full Armor (“panoply”): - (whole) armor. (Eph 6:11)
Schemes: ‘methodeia’: Noun from ‘methodeuo’(n.f.), to work by method. To trace out with method and skill, to treat methodically; to use art, to deal artfully; hence method, in the sense of art, wile, (deceit, trickery) (Eph 4:14; 6:11)
Devil: ‘diabolos’: from ‘diabollo’ (to accuse falsely), a traducer, specially: Satan – devil, slanderer (-ous) With article ‘ho diabolos: the devil, i.e. the accuser; same as Hb ‘satan’ (adversary). The Adversary, Satan. (Eph 6:11) According to later Hebrews, he acts as the accuser of men before God (Job 1:7, 12; Zech 3:1, 2; c.f. Rev 12:9, 10), seduces them to sin (1Ch 21:1), and is the author of Evil, both physical and moral, by which the human race is afflicted. In NT ‘ho diabolos’ appears as the constant enemy of God, of Christ, of the Divine Kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all truth; full of falsehood and malice, and seducing to evil every possible way. (Mt 4:1, 5, 8, 11; …Eph 4:27; 6:11;…)
Wrestle: ‘pale’: from ‘pallo’ (to vibrate); wrestling [e.g. hand to hand combat] (Eph 6:12)
Rulers: ‘arche’: Ruler, spoken of dignity, meaning first place, power, dominion. By metonymy, of abstract for concrete: rulers, magistrates, princes i.e. persons of influence and authority; spoken of the princes or chiefs among demons (…Eph 6:12…)
Authorities: ‘exousia’: concrete: magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control; delegated influence: authority; for the celestial and infernal powers, princes, potentates e.g. demons (Eph 6:12)
Cosmic Powers: ‘kosmokrator’: a world ruler; an epithet of Satan: - cosmic powers. Noun from ‘kosmos’ (world) and ‘krateo’ (to hold). Lord of the world. Used in the NT of Satan as prince of this world. Only in Eph 6:12, in the plural, referring to Satan and his angels. [as opposed to ‘pantokrator: the Almighty, the Ruler of everything, a title used only of God]
Darkness: ‘skotos’; Spoken figuratively of persons in a state of moral darkness, wicked men, under the influence of Satan. (Eph 5:8; 6:12)
Stand: ‘histemi’: to stand; intransitively & figuratively: To stand fast (firm) against an enemy, as opposed to running away [or falling] (Eph 6:11, 13) Derived from ‘anthistemi’: withstand (to oppose, resist) used in Eph 6:12.
Evil Day: ‘poneros hemera’: Morally corrupt; used of times, full of sorrow and affliction; singularly of a period or point in time (Eph 6:13) [I think Paul means both – current evil days, and the Day of the Lord’s Return, at height of evil]

I.     “Bondservants/Employees: Shine!”
Ephesians 5; 5:21-33; 6:1-4; 2:4-8
Romans 6; 1Co 7:21-24; Jn 4:51
Philippians 2:5-8; Matt 11:29; 20:28; Is 42:1; Gal 4:4
John 13:3-5; 12-17; 1Tim 5:10; 1Pe 5:5; Lk 11:28; Ja 1:22
2 Corinthians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Ephesians 6:5-8; [See 1Pe 2:18]; 2 Co 11:3; Eph 5:22
Galatians 1:10; 3:28; Ps 62:12; Col 3:11-13; Ro 13:1-5
1 Thessalonians 5:23; Lk 1:46-47
Hebrews 4:12; Jn 3; Ro 10:8-10
Psalm 62:10-12; Gen 39:1-6; 1Thess 5:24; Philemon
 
II.    “Masters/Employers: Lead in Kindness!”
Ephesians 6:9; Lev 25:43; Jn 13:13; Job 31:13-15;
Dt 10:17
James 5:1-6, 8-9, 12; 1Thess 3:13; Rev 22:12; Ruth 2
Job 31:13-15; Lk 3:7-18
James 2:1; 2:9; Lev 19:15; Dt 1:17; 16:19; Prv 24:23
Romans 2:11
 
Greek Word Study:
Bondservant: ‘doulos’; from ‘deo’ (to bind); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency); - (bond-) servant, slave. A noun meaning slave, servant. (I) Spoken of involuntary service: a slave as opposed to a free man (1Co 7:21; Gal 3:28; Col 3:11; Rev 5:15) Also generally: a servant (…Eph 6:5…). In Php 2:7, having taken “the form of a servant,” means appearing in a humble and despised condition. (II) Metaphorically, spoken of voluntary service: a servant implying obedience devotion (Jn 15:15; Ro 6:16). Implying modesty (2Co 4:5) Spoken of true followers and worshippers of God, e.g. a servant of God; the devoted followers and ministers of Christ (Eph 6:6; 2 Ti 2:24)
Obey: ‘hupakouo’: from ‘hupo’ (under) and ‘akouo’ (to hear); to hear under (as a subordinate) i.e. to listen attentively; by implication to heed or conform to a command or authority: - answer, become obedient, obey. To obey one in authority. Spoken of slaves obeying masters (Eph 6:5; Col 3:22)
Master: ‘kyrios’: from ‘kuros’ (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller, (by implication) Mr. (as a respectful title): - (x in honor of) Lord, lord, master, owner, Sir. N. from kuros (n.f.), might, power. Lord, master, owner: of persons, servants, slaves, (…Eph 6:5, 9…) Spoken of God and Christ; of God as supreme Lord and Sovereign of the universe. (Eph 6:9)
Sincere: ‘haplotes’: from ‘haplous’ (singleness), i.e. (subjective) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objective) generosity (copious bestowal); - generous (-ity), simplicity, sincere (-ity); N. from ‘haplous’: simplicity: simplicity of heart (Eph 6:5: Col 3:22) Specifically spoken of Christian simplicity, frankness, integrity, fidelity, etc. (Ro 12:8; 2 Co 8:2; 9:11, 13; 11:3)
Heart: ‘kardia’: “heart” i.e. (fig) the thoughts or feelings (mind) N. meaning heart. The seat and center of circulation and therefore human life. In NT used only figuratively; (I) as seat of desires, feelings, affections, passions, impulse, i.e. the heart or mind.
Eye-service: ‘opthalmodouleia’: sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness): - Eye-service, i.e. that is work or service rendered only under the master’s eye (Eph 6:6; Col 3:22)
People-pleasers: ‘anthropareskos’: man-courting, i.e. fawning: - people pleaser. Adj. from ‘anthropos’ (man) and ‘aresko’ (to be agreeable) to please. Desirous to please men without regard to God (Eph 6:6; Col 3:22)
Heart: ‘psuche’: from ‘psucho’ (breath) i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstract or concrete, (the animal principle sentient only; thus distinguished on the one hand from ‘pneuma’ which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from ‘zoe’ which is mere vitality): - being, heart, life, mind, person self, soul. Man as consisting of two parts (or substances), but with spirit and soul representing in some contexts a real subdivision of the immaterial. Accordingly, ‘psuche’ is contrasted to ‘soma’(body) and ‘pneuma (spirit) (1 Th 5:23). The ‘psuche’, no less than the ‘sarx’ (flesh) belongs to the lower region of man’s being. Sometimes ‘psuche’ stands for the immaterial part of man made up of the soul (psuche in the restrictive sense of the life element), and the spirit, ‘pneuma’. However, animals are not said to possess a spirit; this is only in man, giving him the ability to communicate with God.; in NT usually meaning the vital breath, the life element through which the body lives and feels, the principle of life manifested in the breath. (II) Specifically, the soul as the sentient principle, the seat of sense, desires, affections, appetites, passions, the lower aspect of one’s nature. In 1 Th 5:23, the whole man is indicated as consisting of spirit, soul, and body; soul and spirit the immaterial part of man upon which the Word of God is operative (Heb 4:12). Distinguished from the mind, because the soul is related to the affections (Mt 22:37); ‘ek psuches’: “from the soul”, meaning heartily (Eph 6:6; Col 3:23)
Partiality: ‘prosopolepsia’: favoritism: - show partiality. A respecting of persons, partiality, favoritism (Eph 6:9; Ja 2:1)