1. When truth is nowhere to be found, better get dressed for battle Isaiah 59 Ephesians 6

2. Isaiah 59: 1-16a lies sin iniquities no justic e no integrity empty arguments evil thoughts feet rush into sin no peace righteousness stands at a distance honesty cannot enter truth has stumbled in the streets

3. Isaiah 59: 16a there was no one… Psalm 14: 1-3 Revelation 5: 1-4

4. Isaiah 59: 16-19 Dressing for battle His own arm Garme nts of vengea nce breastplate helmet cloaked in zeal His own righteousness wrath & retribution

5. Isaiah 59: 20-21 The Redeemer will come to Zion My covenant Jeremiah 31: 31-34

6. Isaiah 59 Lies, injustice, dishonesty, truth is nowhere to be found God dresses for battle A new covenant; permanence of Spirit & Word

7. Ephesians 6: 10-18 Spiritual forces of evil Flaming arrows of the evil one authorities, rulers, powers of this dark world devils schemes struggle

8. Ephesians 6: 10-18 Dressing for battle Sword of the Spirit Full armor of God breastplate of righteousness Helmet of salvation Shield of faith Feet fitted with readiness belt of truth prayer

9. Ephesians 6: 11-14 Take a stand If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. Isaiah 7: 9

10. Ephesians 6: 17-18 The new covenant the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God Isaiah 49: 1-2 – mouth like a sharpened sword Revelation 1: 16 – sharp double-edged sword

11. Ephesians 6: 17-18 The new covenant the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God Matthew 4 – Scripture Luke 10 – satan falls like lightning Revelation 12: 7-12 – overcome by the word Hebrews 4: 12-13 – sharper than any double-edged sword

12. Ephesians 6: 18 Pray, pray, pray in the Spirit This is My covenant with them… My Spirit and My words will not depart from you