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Gladius - short sword used by soldiers
Word of God
Logos - the whole Bible, Armory
Rhema - the individual specific verse/sword
Ephesians 6:17
1 John 2:16
Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus use of the Sword of the Spirit
Matthew 4:2-4 - The Key word is "Alone"
Matthew 4:5-7 - Rabbinic tradition, Satan uses Psalm 91:11-12
Matthew 4:8-10 - Satan appeals to Jesus ambition, pride and desire for a shortcut
Jesus 3 ways to wield the sword of the spirit
Stay in the line of fire
Be familiar with It
Start collecting swords today - Proverbs 7:2-3
Prayer is an essential part of using the sword of the spirit - Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26
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