Ephesians 6:10-20 (Part 3)

I. Prayer is the foundation for the operation of our spiritual weapons.
-prayer = proseuche = prayer, general request
-petition = deesis = entreaty, petition; specific requests, specific needs
-Elements of prayer for the operation of our spiritual weapons
a. Continual
-times = kairos = time, season, epoch, age, occasion
-What does continual prayer, praying without ceasing mean?
--Living with a constant posture of the heart, a "God consciousness" or awareness.
b. Spirit-directed
-I John 5:14, Rom. 8:26-27
-MacArthur "To be 'filled with Spirit' and to walk in His leading and power is to be made able to pray in the Spirit, because our prayer will then be in harmony with His."
c. With perseverance.
-alert = agrupneo = stay awake, lie sleepless; idea of being vigilant, watchful
-perseverance = proskarteresis = persevere, diligence, persistence; used to describe diligently remaining at one's work
-Luke 18:1
d. In intercession
e. For the glory of God
-MacArthur "God answers prayer in order to put His power on display."
i. Speak with clarity.
ii. Speak with boldness.
-boldness = parresia = speak openly, boldness, confidence
iii. Speak with dependence upon our Master.
-may be given = didomi = give; passive verb