1. ORDER IN THE CHURCH

2. I Timothy 3:1-15 Ephesians 4:15 James 1:13-15 Romans 14:13 I Peter 5:8 Matthew 8:9

3. There is a divine order in the spiritual that is to be manifested in the physical.

4. 1. In the spiritual realm, the ultimate reality, there exists divinely established order. 2. Satan is fully aware of this divine order and has set himself in complete opposition to it. 3. A subordinate’s authority derives from the subordinate’s proper relationship with their superior.

5. 4. Divine order provides us with authority and covering in the spiritual realm. 5. When we put ourselves outside of God’s order, we become without authority and covering from Satanic power.

6. 6. Vulnerability to Satanic attack comes on two fronts— ◦ Being out of order ◦ The flesh

7. I. ELDERS-appointed II. DEACONS-selected

8. Pray for one another to stay alert and be in order. I Peter 5:8 Heed the Spirit and make no provisions for the flesh. Romans 14:13