Matthew 28:19–20

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

OUR MISSION: Know Him and make Him !

THE GOAL: Every life on .

OUR NEED: A burden and .

Ephesians 6:10–20

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

Why Did Paul Make This Request?

1. He recognized the intensity of the spiritual .

2. He believed in the power of .

3. He knew the boldness he desired would only come through the work of the .

4. He was confident in the power of the .

5. He had a passionate desire to speak the Gospel in every .

What Do We Learn Through the Record of Paul’s Request?

Fervent prayer for boldness is !

What Do We Need to Do?

1. Pray that God would move our hearts to have this same kind of holy to make much of Jesus in every opportunity.

2. our churches with prayer for one another to have boldness in witnessing.

3. Remind ourselves of the of the Holy Spirit.

4. Remember that and the hesitation to “speak” the Gospel is part of the spiritual battle with our enemy, Satan.

5. Have in the power of the Gospel.

6. Live each day on .

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