Equipping, spiritual

Jesus Christ was equipped for his work

Isaiah 61:1–2 NKJV

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn,

See also Ps 72:1; Is 50:4–7; Mt 12:18; Is 42:1; Lk 4:18–19; Lk 19:31; Jn 3:34; Ac 10:38; Heb 10:5

God’s people are equipped for service

In the OT

Exodus 4:10–12 NKJV

Then Moses said to the Lord, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” So the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the Lord? Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.”

Bezalel and Oholiab:

Ex 31:1–6; Ex 35:30–36:2

Le 8:7–9; Jdg 3:10

Gideon:

Jdg 6:14; Jdg 6:34

Jdg 11:29; Jdg 14:19 Samson; 1 Sa 10:10

Solomon:

1 Ki 3:7–9; 2 Ch 2:12

2 Ki 2:9 Elisha; Ne 13:9; Is 6:6–7; Je 1:9; Eze 1:1; Eze 3:23

In the NT

2 Timothy 2:20–21 NKJV

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

See also Mt 4:19; Lk 1:15 John the Baptist; Lk 1:41; Lk 1:67 Zechariah; Lk 12:33; Ac 4:8 Peter; Ac 6:3; Ac 9:17 Ananias; Ac 11:24 Barnabas; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:12; Eph 6:11–18; Php 4:19; 2 Ti 3:16–17; Heb 13:20–21; 1 Pe 3:15

Believers are equipped for spiritual tasks

By the call of Jesus Christ

Matthew 4:19 NKJV

Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

See also Mk 10:24–31; Lk 9:1–2; Lk 10:1–3; Jn 1:35–42

By spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 12:7 NKJV

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:

See also Ac 6:3–6; Ro 12:6–8; 1 Co 12:8–11; 1 Co 12:27–31; Eph 4:7; Eph 4:11–12

By the word of God

2 Timothy 2:15 NKJV

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

See also Col 3:16; 2 Ti 3:16–17; 2 Pe 1:19; 1 Jn 2:14

By the empowering of the Holy Spirit

Ac 2:4; Ac 4:31; Ac 13:9; Eph 5:18

For spiritual conflict

Ephesians 6:11 NKJV

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

See also Ro 13:12; Eph 4:20–24; Eph 6:12–18; Col 3:12–15; 1 Th 5:8; 1 Ti 6:12; Heb 13:21; 1 Pe 3:15