1. Praying for Boldness
Ephesians 6:18-20

2. Concerning our Spiritual Warfare
We are at war against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places
We must put on the whole armor of God
In our last lesson we addressed this armor – truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, hope and the sword of the Spirit – the word of God

3. Praying always (6:18)
Part of our warfare as we put on the armor of God.
Every successful army has effective communication – both of the enemy and strategy
God has communicated with us through His word.
We communicate with Him through prayer

4. Praying always (6:18)
Why?
1) Because He tells us to
2) Because as we engage the enemy, we cannot do it alone. We need God on our side! Romans 8:31, 37-39
In prayer, we acknowledge to God that we need Him!

5. Praying always (6:18)
Praying always
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Romans 12:12
Luke 11:5-10, 18:1-8
Colossians 4:2

6. Praying always (6:18)
With all prayer and supplication
Prayer the general word for prayer
Supplication – an earnest request, often with a sense of urgency
In the Spirit – either our proper attitude cf. 1 Corinthians 14:15 Or in the Holy Spirit - Romans 8:26

7. Praying always (6:18)
Being watchful with perseverance
We cannot be flippant or sluggish
Watchful – alert, sober – 1 Peter 4:7, Colossians 4:2, Mark 13:33, 14:38 With perseverance – enduring – Romans 5:3-4, 2 Peter 1:6, James 5:11

8. Praying always (6:18)
Being watchful with perseverance
Seldom is a war won with a single battle
Jesus prayed, Paul prayer, etc.
Hebrews 10:36, 12:2

9. Praying for each other (6:18-19)
Supplication for all the saints
We care about the struggles others are going through.
AGAIN, in battle, seldom is the conflict one on one. We are a team!

10. Praying for each other (6:18-19)
Supplication for all the saints
Pray for one another – 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16, Romans 15:30
Brethren who are struggling with Satan personally Those fighting the battle for souls of others Even as our “allies” turn against us
Prayer can enhance our fellowship

11. Praying for each other (6:18-19)
Prayers for Paul
2 Thessalonians 3:1 2 Corinthians 1:9-11
Our leaders need us praying for them!

12. Praying for each other (6:19-20)
For the furtherance of the gospel
Paul is not appealing for personal comforts or benefits
Prayer for utterance (wisdom with God’s word) - 1 Peter 3:15 our reason; Also, Jesus is the word – John 1:1

13. Praying for each other (6:19-20)
For the furtherance of the gospel
For boldness of speech as he made known the mystery of God.
When a preacher or teacher is going through difficult circumstances
When elders have to deal with problem members
Philippians 1:19-20, Colossians 4:2-4

14. Praying for each other (6:19-20)
Paul, an ambassador in bonds
Ambassadors – were the apostles, direct representatives of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:20
We are merely messengers, representatives spreading the completed word.

15. Is prayer as important to me as it ought to be?