the Day

Review:
-being ready for Battle - know the Word
2 Kings 6:17 the servant saw the hills full of horses and chariots to see and trust the promises of God
-we aren’t alone in the battle and we must understand the spiritual nature of the battle
Romans 12:2 - be renewed
James 4:8 - no more sleepwalking, tolerating sin and laziness in our lives
-equipped to be sent out
-the Spirit helps us in our weakness
Proverbs 25:2 - search it out!

Perseverance
-the ability to not give up - comes from Hope
-Christian hope is more than a worldly “wish” - it is confidence in the promises of God - not a wish but a knowledge that He will do what he has said
-perseverance is needed in the battle - not when things are easy / we fight the good fight
-encouraging others to persevere is part of our Christian responsibility
-prayer shows where our trust is, involves the Lord in the details of our lives

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

We are of the day: because we have been united by faith to Jesus who is the light

references the armor of God (see session 2)

we are destined for life, not wrath - there is a day coming when salvation will be fully known

part of the ministry of the body of Christ to think of others and encourage them in the truth

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

encouraging the Corinthian church to persevere as they are renewed day by day - with eyes fixed on Jesus

Romans 13:11-14

these verses are pure power
the armor of light!

Dawn breakers
he is using us and ministering through us as we wait for the Day to fully come

salvation nearer - the reward of the presence of God fully known

1 Corinthians 13:12 - then I will be fully known
Hebrews 13:14 - seek the lasting city

Further up, further in / there is more of Him to know