Finding Freedom - Relationships
Pastor Pete Keirstead
September 24, 2023

Pvb. 24:1-12, Eph. 3 – Phil. 2, Psalm 68-72, Isa. 43-62

Ephesians 3:10 God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display His wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

• The purpose of the church: Display the

of Heaven, on the earth.

Revelation 7:9 After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb.

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 4:2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

• I will allow people to be

.

Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

• I will

His Body.

Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

• I will forcus on Jesus and

.

Ephesians 5:21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord…

• Students: I will do as I am asked, because my relationship with the Lord is worth it.

Ephesians 6:4 Parents, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

• Parents: I will lead & teach as I am led by the Lord. I will not control.

Ephesians 6:5&9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and He has no favorites.

Ephesians 6:10-12 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

• I will not

you. I will

Reveal Answer

what I think about you.

• We can do all the right things, but miss the

of it all!

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