If we do not have Christ for our advocate, to "plead our cause" as this stanza of Ps 119 puts it, we will stand before God, the Judge of the whole world, and give an account as the books are opened and our lives are examined. The devil is the accuser of the Brethren and he brings accusations against the brethren to God night and day. We must have Christ as our advocate, or we will enter eternity separated from God because of our sin. O God, plead our cause!

Psalm 119:1-8 Most people are unhappy. They want to be happy, but do not know how. - We will learn how to be happy in 20 minutes. Today. This week we see the pathway to happiness, next week we will learn how to begin walking it.

Psalm 119: Overview - Ps 119 theme: God’s Divine Revelation

Alphabet Acrostic: There are 22 parts: Each of the 22 parts have 8 verses that start with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. So, the first 8 verses begin with Aleph, the second 8 verses begin with Beth, and so on …

Isa 58: 6-12 • Application:
1. Our earthly home is on fire. 2. Our sons and daughters (and spouses?) are currently being held captive by the enemy! Your next son or daughter in the faith is currently lost in the world! 3. A lack of weeping, praying, and pursuing is caused by a lack of consecration. 4. Leave this world behind and cross the river. Enter into the land of promise where God is your GOD.

Ephesians 6: “Put on the Armour”.
Quiz Show: Review of the Onward Christian Soldier series.

Eph 6:19-20 Having considered the Armor of God which includes truth, righteousness, preparation to preach gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word of God, and having considered prayer, what is left for the believer? What is there to do? And how clear is this? Paul answers this with his prayer request & personal example.

Eph 6:15 We are in a spiritual battle & need to be equipped for it with spiritual armor.

”Take up your sword”.

Taking up our swords is different than just having a Bible on your shelf. Taking up our swords means we are planning to engage in battle! If it really is God’s Word, we should not treat it as if it is man’s.

Eph 6:15 We are in a spiritual battle & need to be equipped for it with spiritual armor.

”Take up your sword”.

Special remarks by Missionary to Dublin Ireland - Eric & Lacy Brown

Eph 6:15 We are in a spiritual battle & need to be equipped for it with spiritual armor.

”All true spirituality is based on giving faith-responses to life’s circumstances.” A. Shelby.

Application: Eph 6:15 Personal Application: What do the trials of Jesus teach us about the trial we might go through?

Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

1. What do you need to do to be fully prepared to share the gospel and disciple?

2. Are you worshipping the Lord? Is your worship “protected”? What do you need to do to protect your worship of the Lord?

3. Is your gospel a gospel of peace? Are you prepared to intercede for the lost?

Ephesians 6:14 Application: Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; Study out the breastplate of righteousness as follows:

Ephesians 6:14 Application: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Ephesians 6:10-20 - Application:
SIT: We are “in Christ” Positional reality.
WALK: Christ is in us. Practical reality.
STAND: A partial defense is practically the same as NO defense against a masterful enemy.

2 Timothy 2:4 Application: Entanglements hinder discipleship. Work to have a good Judgement seat experience. A good diplomat will take many people home with him at the end of his mission.

2 Timothy 2:3 Application: Our mission is given by the Captain of the Host. So, we trust and obey Him! Not your boss, your spouse, your ministry leader, yourself, or anyone or anything else!

2 Timothy 2:2 Application: Who shall be able to teach others also.: This is faithfulness—taking what you have received, keeping it, and reproducing it in other faithful men and women with the exhortation and vision to do the same. D1, not anything else is the heartbeat of our mission.

Be Strong. - 2 Timothy 2:1 Application: Engage at the level you can! Then grow spiritually to increase the level of engagement! Go to “God’s Gym” and train to strengthen your spirit.