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Ephesian Letters
Ephesus was renown as being something of a
center for magical practicesThis reputation was
perpetuated, in part, by the so-called Ephesian
Letters. These were actually six names thought
to be laden with protective power for warding off
evil demons. One ancient writer says that the
magicians instructed people possessed by evil
spirits to repeat to themselves the magic words
in order to drive the demons out. Clinton
Arnold
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Acts 1911, Literally
Miracles not of the ordinary kind God did
through the hands of Paul.
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miracles
dunamis dunamis 3rd definition a deed that
exhibits ability to function powerfully The
proof of Gods power, so fundamental for Israel,
was the miraculous deliverance by the Lords hand
at the Red Sea. - NIDNTT
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Deuteronomy 324
O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your
servant your greatness and your strong hand. For
what god is there in heaven or on earth who can
do the deeds and mighty works you do?
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Luke 846
But Jesus said, Someone touched me I know that
power has gone out from me.
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Acts 515
People brought the sick into the streets and
laid them on beds and mats so that at least
Peters shadow might fall on some of them as he
passed by.
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• God will use submitted servants beyond their
  natural capacities. (vv.11-12)

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• God will use submitted servants beyond their
  natural capacities. (vv.11-12)
• God will not use those who
• do not know Jesus (vv.13-16)

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The name of Jesus, like an unfamiliar weapon
misused, exploded in their hands. - Richard
Longenecker
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Ephesians 610-12
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty
power. Put on the full armor of God so that you
can take your stand against the devils schemes.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and against
the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
realms.
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held in high honor
megalunw megaluno make large, declare great,
magnify
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Ephesians 320-21
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine, according to his
power that is at work within us, to him be glory
in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
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• God will use submitted servants beyond their
  natural capacities. (vv.11-12)
• God will not use those who
• do not know Jesus (vv.13-16)
• underestimate His power (v.17)

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• God will use submitted servants beyond their
  natural capacities. (vv.11-12)
• God will not use those who
• do not know Jesus (vv.13-16)
• underestimate His power (v.17)
• are partially committed (v.18)
• arent willing to pay the cost of total
  commitment (v.19)
• Gods kingdom is unstoppable. (v.20)

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Mosab Hassan Yousef