Boot Camp 101 (Pack Up & Ship Out Your Civies- Put On Your Uniform!) New Year 2014

“Sword” – machaira – introduced by the Romans, it was one of the most ingenious inventions of warfare of its day. Hebrews 3:7 – 4:16 The Faith-Rest Life The blade of the machaira was usually only 18 inches long. Anyone could handle it, for it was light & maneuverable. It was perfectly balanced – it would never leave the user off-balance or vulnerable. It not only had a very sharp point, but both edges were sharp also – every bit of it was useable. When you get ready to start using your weapon, you had better be prepared for some pretty powerful results! You’ll blast yourself out of existence if you don’t watch out!

4) Divine Inspection (4:13) – Would we mind having our thoughts projected where others could see them?!! Hebrews 3:7 – 4:16 The Faith-Rest Life Faith-Rest involves continuous inspection of our thought patterns - Right Thinking Right Motives Right Decisions Right Actions Blessings Wrong Thinking Wrong Motives Wrong Decisions Wrong Actions Cursing Remember – Faith-Rest is not something we do on the outside, it is something we do in the mind. “Naked” – gumnos – unclad; without clothing; laid bare; the naked body; to exercise naked (English gymnasium). “Open” – trachēlizō – to seize by throat or neck to expose the gullet of a victim for killing; to lay bare; to expose.

“For we shall all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ - So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:10c, 12. “Each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is.” I Corinthians 3:13 (cf. vs ).