Larry Cline, 9-25-2013

SCHEME - (n) a large-scale systematic plan or

arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect

(v) make plans, esp. in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong or destructive.

Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of

the man who carries out wicked schemes.

(Psalm 37:7)

As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; He devises wicked schemes to

destroy [the] afflicted with slander, Even though [the] needy one

speaks what is right. (Isaiah 32:7)

so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we

are not ignorant of his schemes.

(II Corinthians 2:11)

CONTEXT – (v10)

EYESWIDEOPEN

“The devil brings me down

whenever I _____________.”

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

(Ephesians 6:10-11)

EPHESIANS 6:12

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.

THEREFOREput on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

(Ephesians 6:13)

II TIMOTHY 3:16

• Teaching• Reproof• Correction• Training in righteousness• …adequate, complete• …equipped for every good work

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him,

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples.”

(John 8:31)