Way of the Warrior

Who is the best comic book hero?

A hero or heroine is a person or character who, in the face of danger and adversity or

from a position of weakness, displays courage or self-sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some

greater good; a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. Historically, the first heroes

displayed courage or excellence as warriors.

A warrior is a brave or experienced soldier or fighter; a person specializing in combat or warfare, especially within the context of a tribal or clan-based warrior culture society that recognizes a separate warrior class or caste.

Biblical Warriors

Over ___Battles took place in O.T.

Over 80 Battles took place in O.T.

It is estimated that more than 14,500 wars have been fought from 3600 B.C. to 2000 A.D. —and that

number keeps rising. In fact, during the same time period, there have

been 5,308 years of war … and only 292 years of peace.

 “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for

pulling down strongholds...”- 2 Corinthians 10:4 (NKJV)

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand

against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against

spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the

evil day, and having done all, to stand.”- Ephesians 6:10-13 (NKJV)

What does the Armor of God have to do with my spiritual walk?

The Armor of God is Important

We Have No Armor

Confession

Two Warriors

The Lonely Warrior

 “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?”

- Psalm 42:11 (NLT)

 “Why are you discouraged, my soul?Why are you so restless?”

- Psalm 42:11 (GWT)

David

David

Elijah

ElijahThen he went on alone into the

wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors

who have already died."- 1 Kings 19:4 (NLT)

Joseph

Joseph

Joseph named his older son Manasseh, for he said, “God has made

me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father’s family.”

- Genesis 41:51 (NLT)

Joseph

17 - Sold into Slavery30 - Became Overseer39 - Saw his Brothers

41 - Revealed himself to Brothers

 “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never

leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

- Deuteronomy 31:9 (NIV)

“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all

their troubles.”- Psalm 34:17 (NIV)

“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God...”- Psalm 40:1-3 (NIV)

The Wounded Warrior

Hosea

Hosea“The Lord said to me, ‘Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is

loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves

the Israelites...’”- Hosea 3:1a (NIV)

Elisha

Elisha“Elisha saw it and cried out, ‘My

father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!’ And as

they disappeared from sight, Elisha tore his clothes in distress.”

- 2 Kings 2:12 (NLT)

Job

Job“My spirit is broken,

my days are extinguished, The grave is ready for me.”

- Job 17:1 (NASB)

Judas

Judas“When Judas, who had betrayed him,

saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief

priests and the elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed

innocent blood.”- Matthew 27:3-4 (NIV)

Judas“So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away

and hanged himself.”- Matthew 27:5 (NIV)

Paul

Paul

“Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted

with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in

the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move.”

- 2 Corinthians 11:24-26 (NIV)

Paul

“I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in

danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger

from false believers.”- 2 Corinthians 11:26 (NIV)

Paul

“I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without

food; I have been cold and naked.”- 2 Corinthians 11:27 (NIV)

“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who

are crushed in spirit.”- Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

“He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.”

- Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed

me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the

brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;”

- Isaiah 61:1 (NASB)

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