In what ways can we prepare to defend our faith using Luke 21:15? Jesus’ Confidence Booster: Luke 21:15 “For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.” Leaning on Christ’s Guaranteed Supply • Jesus Himself promises to supply speech and wisdom—our defense begins with trust, not technique • Dependence keeps us humble and prayerful, positioning us to hear His voice in the moment (John 14:26) Soaking Our Minds in Scripture • Daily reading and meditation arm us with truth ready to surface when needed (Psalm 119:11) • Intentional memorization of key passages—e.g., 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Timothy 3:16–17—stores answers in our hearts • Systematic study (“rightly handling the word of truth,” 2 Timothy 2:15) guards us from error and equips us to refute it Asking God for Fresh Wisdom • “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously…” (James 1:5) • Regular petitions for clarity and discernment sharpen our responses in real conversations Training Our Speech to be Gracious and Clear • “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer…” (Colossians 4:6) • Practice short, gospel-focused summaries; rehearse answers to common objections without sounding rehearsed • Replace harsh or sarcastic tones with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15) Strengthening Inner Resolve through Obedience • Consistent obedience builds a credible life-witness (Matthew 5:16) • Personal holiness silences accusations that attack our character instead of our message (Titus 2:7-8) Putting on Spiritual Armor Daily • Ephesians 6:10-17 reminds us that arguments against our faith are spiritual battles • Truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word function together; missing one leaves us exposed Practicing with Fellow Believers • Role-play tough questions in small-group settings • Share testimonies of real-world encounters to learn from successes and missteps (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Encourage one another to step out boldly, trusting Jesus’ promise in Luke 21:15 Living the Answer • Acts 4:13 shows Peter and John confounding leaders because they had “been with Jesus” • Ongoing intimacy with Christ produces Spirit-given words that no adversary can overturn With hearts anchored in His promise, minds filled with Scripture, and lives shaped by obedience, we are ready for the Spirit to supply the unanswerable wisdom Jesus guarantees. |
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