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Take the Sword!! Ephesians 6:17 Summary: Have you ever held a real sword? They are heavy, and often very sharp. A sword is a powerful weapon that a solider would use in battle. Today we'll talk about how God's Word is a sword. Last week we said that this is part of our spiritual armor we wear in battle against Satan. This week, let's think about how we use it: Outline: 1. God’s Word is called a sword a. The Word is called a sword because it is the weapon to defeat Satan b. The Word is called a sword because it is sharp and cuts to the deepest part of the heart c. The Word is called a sword because it punishes and saves 2. God’s Word is the sword of the Spirit a. The Word is the Spirit's sword because He made it b. The Word is the Spirit's sword because he uses it to do His work 3. We are called to TAKE the Sword of the Spirit and do battle Verse: Ephesians 6:17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,