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Jailbreak!. Ephesians 4:7-11. Spiritual Amnesia. Why am I here?. Who am I?. Mikey Hudock , 2012. Spiritual Amnesia. Declining Attendance. You should become a self-feeder a s you mature. Spiritual Amnesia. I wanna be a SELF-FEEDER when I grow up!. Spiritual Amnesia.
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Jailbreak! Ephesians 4:7-11
Spiritual Amnesia Why am I here? Who am I? MikeyHudock, 2012
Spiritual Amnesia DecliningAttendance You should become a self-feeder as you mature
Spiritual Amnesia I wanna be a SELF-FEEDER when I grow up!
Spiritual Amnesia You kids need to become SELF-FEEDERS,Ok?
Spiritual Amnesia FORGET THAT, Mom! YOU’REgonna feed me! I’ll be a greatSELF-FEEDER!
Why Are We Here? Eph. 4:1 “…walk in a manner worthy of the calling…” 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, Ephesians 1:10 to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ. WHY?
Why Are We Here? Ephesians 4:1 “walk in a manner worthy of the calling” 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms 2:2 …you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air Ephesians 1:10 to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Why Are We Here? Savage Realm 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdomof Godshould be made known to the rulers and authorities …
Why Are We Here? Savage Realm 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdomof Godshould be made known to the rulers and authorities …
Why Are We Here? Savage Realm 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdomof Godshould be made known to the rulers and authorities …
Why Are We Here? Savage Realm 3:11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
But W.T.F. Are We DOING? 3:11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. What is ‘the gift’? the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: 4:8 That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives What is ‘the gift’? W.T.F. are Captives? the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: ‘The gift’ is: 4:8 That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: ‘The gift’ is: 4:8 That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives Gal. 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Eph. 2:2 You formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air…. ‘The gift’ is: Eph. 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins… “he led a crowd of captives…”
Spiritual Death Means Slavery Eph. 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins…[therefore] You formerly walked according to the prince of the power of the air…
Spiritual Death Means Slavery “What happenshere stays here” Enslaved by Lies Eph. 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins…[therefore] You formerly walked according to the prince of the power of the air…
Spiritual Death Means Slavery How could they LIE to me like this!? Eph. 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins…[therefore] You formerly walked according to the prince of the power of the air…
Spiritual Death Means Slavery Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
Spiritual Death Means Slavery 1 Peter 3:9-11 You were called… “The one who desires life, to love and see good days”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Eph. 4:9 Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world. “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Not This: “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Christians Get Deceived! And Recaptured! “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Christians Get Deceived! We should have taught people how to become self-feeders! “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son. Colossians 1:11-13 “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Jordan Storming the Bastille “he led a crowd of captives…”
WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself. “he led a crowd of captives…”
Spiritual Amnesia DecliningAttendance They complained they’re not being fed! Increasing Spiritual Age
Spiritual Amnesia DecliningAttendance I started getting a little irritated!
Spiritual Amnesia DecliningAttendance The more mature a Christian becomes, they should become a self-feeder, OK?
But W.T.F. Are We DOING? WATCH WHAT JESUS DOES: Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus
But What Are We DOING? Ephesians 4:7-8 He has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.”
Spiritual Amnesia …walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called… 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Spiritual Amnesia Ephesians 4:2 (NASB) with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
Spiritual Amnesia I’m gonna be a self-feeder when I grow up!