Feeding the Flock

Ephesians 6:18-24; Season 14, Episode 14 (30min)

"A New Communication"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
     1.  THE POWER(6:10)
     2.  THE POSITION(6:11-12)
     3.  THE PROTECTION (6:13-17)
     4.  THE PETITION(6:18-20)
          a.  Its Scope(6:18)
          b.  Its Object(6:19-20)
***
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
1.  The Courier (6:21-22)
2.  The Benediction (6:23-24)
***
APPENDIX: Prayer Requests made by Paul
Romans 15:30-32
“Strive together with me in you prayers”
“That I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea”
“That my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints”
“So that I may come to you in joy by the will of God…”
“…And find refreshing rest in your company”
2Corinthians 1:10-11
“You also join in helping us through your prayers”
“So that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf…”
“…For the favor bestowed on us”
Ephesians 6:18-20
“Pray at all times in the Spirit”
“Be on the alert with all perseverance and petition…
“…For all the saints”
“And pray on my behalf”
“That utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth”
“To make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel”
“That in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak”
Colossians 4:2-4
“Devote yourselves to prayer”
“Keeping alert in it”
“With an attitude of thanksgiving”
“Praying at the same time for us as well”
“That God will open up to us a door for the word”
“So that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ”
“That I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak”
1Thessalonians 5:25 [No content suggested]
“Brethren, pray for us.”
2Thessalonians 3:1-2
“Pray for us”
“That the word of the Lord will spread rapidly…”
“…And be glorified”
“And that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men; for not all have faith”
1Timothy 2:1-4
“I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,”
“For kings and all who are in authority”
“So that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life…”
“Who desires all men to be saved…”
“…And to come to the knowledge of the truth”
Philemon 22
“Prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers…”
“…I may be given to you”
[Hebrews 13:18-19]
“Pray for us, for we a sure that we have a good conscience”
“Desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things”
“And I urge you all the more to do this”
“So that I may be restored to you the sooner”

Ephesians 6:10-17; Season 14, Episode 13 (30min)

"A New Victory"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
     1.  THE POWER(6:10)
          a.  Connected: The Lord(6:10a)
          b.  Calibrated: His Might(6:10b)
     2.  THE POSITION(6:11-12)
          a.  The Strategies from The Enemy(6:11)
          b.  The Opponents from Another Realm(6:12)
     3.  THE PROTECTION (6:13-17)
            THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD:  (6:13)
           a.  Belt of Truth(6:14a)
           b.  Breastplate of Righteousness(6:14b)
           c.  Shoes of The Gospel of Peace(6:15)
           d.  Shield of Faith(6:16)
            e.  Helmet of Salvation(6:17a)
            f.  Sword of The Spirit: The Word of God  (6:17b)
   4.  THE PETITION(6:18-20)
 

Ephesians 6:5-9; Season 14, Episode 12 (30min)

"A New Workplace"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
4.  THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
***
a.  Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
The Most of Your Time(5:15-16)
The Will of the Lord(5:17)
b.  Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
Speaking and Singing(5:18-19)
Giving Thanks(5:20)
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
***
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
         Wives & Husbands  (5:22-33)
         Children & Parents  (6:1-4)
         Slaves & Masters  (6:5-9)
            The Employees’ Role
            The Employers’ Role
 

Ephesians 6:1-4; Season 14, Episode 11 (30min)

"A New Family"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
4.  THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
***
a.  Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
The Most of Your Time(5:15-16)
The Will of the Lord(5:17)
b.  Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
Speaking and Singing(5:18-19)
Giving Thanks(5:20)
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
***
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
         Wives & Husbands  (5:22-33)
         Children & Parents  (6:1-4)
               The Children’s Role
                    The Fathers’ Role
         Slaves & Masters  (6:5-9)
 

Ephesians 5:22-33; Season 14, Episode 10 (30min)

"A New Marriage"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
4.  THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
***
a.  Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
The Most of Your Time(5:15-16)
The Will of the Lord(5:17)
b.  Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
Speaking and Singing(5:18-19)
Giving Thanks(5:20)
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
***
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
          Wives & Husbands  (5:22-33)
               The Feminine Role                 The Masculine Role                 Summary
         Children & Parents  (6:1-4)
         Slaves & Masters  (6:5-9)
 

Ephesians 5:19-21; Season 14, Episode 9 (30min)

"A New Atitude"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
4.  THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
***
a.  Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
The Most of Your Time(5:15-16)
The Will of the Lord(5:17)
b.  Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
Speaking and Singing(5:18-19)
Giving Thanks(5:20)
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
***
APPENDIX: A Study in Parallel Passages
        Ephesians 5:18-6:9                          Colossians 3:16-4:1
“Be filled with the Spirit”           “Let the Word richly dwell”
  (5:18-19)      • Speaking and Singing       (3:16)
     (5:20)        • Thanksgiving                   (3:17)
  (5:21-6:9)     • Submitting                    (3:18-4:1)
         (5:22-33)                         Wives & Husbands                                    (3:18-19)
            (6:1-4)                           Children & Parents                                    (3:20-21)
            (6:5-9)                           Slaves & Masters                                       (3:22-4:1)
 
Note: In Algebra if A = B and C = B; Then A = C;
    Or: If two things are equal to the same thing, they are equal to each other
In Hermeneutics if different headings or commands both result in exactly the same things or motivate toward the same outcomes, then those headings or commands are most likely synonymous with each other
So then: “Being filled with the Spirit” is the equivalent to “Letting the Word richly dwell” in us; The one cannot happen properly unless it is also accompanied by the other

Ephesians 5:15-18; Season 14, Episode 8 (30min)

"A New Control"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
4.  THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
***
a.  Be Careful how You Walk (5:15-17)
The Most of Your Time(5:15-16)
The Will of the Lord(5:17)
b.  Be Filled with The Spirit (5:18-6:9)
Speaking and Singing(5:18-19)
Giving Thanks(5:20)
Submitting(5:21-6:9)
***
APPENDIX:  The Will of God
 “So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
Ephesians 5:17
Salvation; 2Peter 3:9
Security & Resurrection; John 6:39-40
Transformation; Romans 12:1-2
Sanctification; 1Thessalonians 4:3
Submission; 1Peter 2:13-15
Wisdom & Understanding; Colossians 1:9-10
Obedience; Ephesians 6:6
Thankfulness; 1Thessalonians 5:18
***
APPENDIX: A Study in Parallel Passages
        Ephesians 5:18-6:9                          Colossians 3:16-4:1
“Be filled with the Spirit”           “Let the Word richly dwell”
  (5:18-19)      • Speaking and Singing       (3:16)
     (5:20)        • Thanksgiving                   (3:17)
  (5:21-6:9)     • Submitting                    (3:18-4:1)
         (5:22-33)                         Wives & Husbands                                    (3:18-19)
            (6:1-4)                           Children & Parents                                    (3:20-21)
            (6:5-9)                           Slaves & Masters                                       (3:22-4:1)
 
Note: In Algebra if A = B and C = B; Then A = C;
    Or: If two things are equal to the same thing, they are equal to each other
In Hermeneutics if different headings or commands both result in exactly the same things or motivate toward the same outcomes, then those headings or commands are most likely synonymous with each other
So then: “Being filled with the Spirit” is the equivalent to “Letting the Word richly dwell” in us; The one cannot happen properly unless it is also accompanied by the other

Ephesians 5:7-14; Season 14, Episode 7 (30min)

"A New Light"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
3.  THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
As Children of Love … (5:1-2)  … Not Disobedience  (5:3-6)
As Children of Light …(5:7-10)  … Not Darkness  (5:11-14)
***
b.  As Children of Light …(5:7-10)
The Lord(5:7-8)
The Fruit(5:9-10)
      … Not Darkness  (5:11-14)
The Things done in Secret(5:11-12)
The Exposure by the Light(5:13-14)

Ephesians 5:1-6; Season 14, Episode 6 (30min)

"A New Hope"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
3.  THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
As Children of Love … (5:1-2)  … Not Disobedience  (5:3-6)
As Children of Light …(5:7-10)  … Not Darkness  (5:11-14)
***
a.  As Children of Love … (5:1-2)
The Imitators(5:1)
The Imitated(5:2)
      … Not Disobedience  (5:3-6)
The Improper and Unfitting(5:3-4)
The Wrath of God(5:5-6)

Ephesians 4:25-32; Season 14, Episode 5 (30min)

"A New Lifestyle"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
2.  THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
In Relation to Your Old Self(4:17-24)
In Relation to Others(4:25-29)
In Relation to The Holy Spirit (4:30-32)
***
b.  In Relation to Others(4:25-29)
The Remedy for Falsehood(4:25)
The Recipe for Anger(4:26-27)
The Prescription for Thievery(4:28)
The Correction for Vulgarity(4:29)
  ***
c.  In Relation to The Holy Spirit (4:30-32)
The Release of Malice(4:30-31)
The Kindness of Forgiveness(4:32)

Ephesians 4:17-24; Season 14, Episode 4 (30min)

"A New Nature"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
2.  THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
In Relation to Your Old Self(4:17-24)
In Relation to Others(4:25-29)
In Relation to The Holy Spirit (4:30-32)
***
a.  In Relation to Your Old Self(4:17-24)
The Gentiles: Darkened and Excluded  (4:17-19)
The New Self: Renewed and Created  (4:20-24)

Ephesians 4:13-16; Season 14, Episode 3 (30min)

"A Piece of the Whole"
 
The Outline: 
OPENING  (1:1-2)
I.  DOCTRINAL (1-3)
A.  Our POSITION in Christ  (1:3-3:21)
                  “Seated”[i]  (2:6)
II.  PRACTRICAL (4-6)
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                  “Walk”  (4:1)
C.  Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy  (6:10-20)
                  “Stand Firm”  (6:11)
CLOSING  (6:21-24)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
***
B.  Our LIFE in The World  (4:1-6:9)
                 “Walk”  (4:1)
THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
THE DIFFERENT WALK(4:17-32)
THE LOVING WALK(5:1-14)
THE WISE WALK(5:15-6:9)
***
1.  THE WORTHY WALK(4:1-16)
Unity(4:1-6)
Variety(4:7-12)
Maturity(4:13-16)
***
c.  Maturity(4:13-16)
The Fullness of Christ (4:13)
The Trickery of Men (4:14)
The Truth in Love (4:15)
The Working of Each Part (4:16)