Summary: Understanding Sanctification

Sanctification | Awaken to the Harvest | John 4:35-39

[Context]

- Jesus had presented the gospel to the Samaritan women at the well). Samaritans were considered an inferior race (Jews + Babylonian mix race and only accepted the first 5 books of the OT).

- The devil will make you think no one is interested.

- The devil will make you think what you’re doing isn’t working.

o Psalm 126:5-6: We don’t always see what we plant but it is a joy when the things we do plant (do) come to fruition.

Ephesians 6:10-17

Questions:

o Be strong in who? [THE LORD] – the Spirit will come upon you (EMPOWER YOU / DYNAMITE) and you will be MY witnesses. Jesus said, I WILL PUT MY WORDS INTO YOUR MOUTH. He is speaking, not us.

o Put on how much armor? [ALL OF IT] ** Security Forces/armor.

o Who are we NOT fighting? [EACH OTHER]

The Armor of God:

o Belt of truth = Truth Protects us.

o Breastplate of righteousness = speaks to our heart.

o Gospel of Peace (feet) = We reach others when we go.

o Shield of faith = Satan uses doubt, faith overcomes.

o Sword of the Spirit = Word of God.

o Helmet of Salvation = Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

The armor of God is Jesus!

o Belt of truth (John 14:6).

o Breastplate of righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30)

o Gospel of Peace (Ephesians 2:14)

o Shield of Faith (Galatians 2:20)

o Sword of the Spirit (John 1:1)

o Helmet of Salvation (1 Corinthians 2:16 + Romans 12:2)

Who should we Reach?

o EVERYONE!

o Use Missional stories. (Don’t think someone/people group cannot be reached with the message of the Gospel).