Ephesians 5:21-33 – How To Love Your Spouse A dangerous passage Misunderstood and misused by Christians like us Context of passage Eph 5:15 … “walk carefully” 3 explanations of walking carefully 1) verse 15 … being wise 2) verse 16 … knowing what God’s will is 3) verse 18 … being filled with the Spirit. a. speaking God’s word, b. singing and…
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Ephesians 5:3-20 – Good works God prepared – How to be Pure A culture saturated with smut. Getting our bearings Ephesians 4:1 to Ephesians 6:9. … all about how to walk as a follower of Jesus 1) Walking in love … not lust or smut. (v3-7) … there should not even be a hint of sexual immorality of any kind. … not…
Ephesians 4:17-5:2 – Good Works God Prepared – How To Dress Properly Group 1 – grown up in Christian families Group 2 – remember the time when you decided to become a follower of Jesus. Group 1 question – Are you blending in to the society in which you live? Group 2 question – Since you became a follower of Jesus what…
Ephesians 3:14-21 – God’s mercy – Come and know God’s love that surpasses knowledge What is it that you pray for? In 5 years time, will you still be following Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, holding firmly to the gospel and seeking to live in light of the gospel? Rev 2:4… “forsaken their first love” Praying for two things 1) Strengthen…
Ephesians 3:1-13 – God’s Mercy – Having a Gospel Heart What would you be happy to go to prison for? Paul’s ‘squirrel moment’ Eph 3:1 … ‘squirrel moment’ God’s incredible Grace Verses 3-5 …‘mystery that was given to him’ …not a secret (v 6) Making God’s grace known Ephesians 2:7 … make this gospel known verse 10 – the church … to…
God’s Mercy – Come and Belong Churches are messy places. The historical context Gospel based changes changes our relationship with God results in restoration in our relationship with others The past disadvantage of being a gentile … separate from Christ, … excluded from citizenship in Israel … not the recipients of the covenant promises … no hope before God …without God in…
Ephesians 2:1-10 – God’s mercy – Come and be Saved by Grace What they were like Firstly … just like everyone else in the world. Secondly… adopted the values of Satan. Thirdly … naturally sinful. What they deserve … God’s wrath. Depths of God’s grace Ephesians 2:4 … God who is rich in mercy and abounding in love The…
Our Problems With Work … it seems fruitless? … or pointless Question from last week What is the difference between work and leisure? 1. Work can be fruitless Gen 3:17, God affirms Adam’s need to work the ground. But … he will also reap thorns and thistles. Romans 8:22 … all creation groans Living with the thorns and thistles (show picture)…
God’s Plan for Work What picture sums up your view of work? What is Work “the exertion or effort that is done to accomplish something” Work is good God works Perfect people are given work to do What sort of work? … God creates the world … God provides for the world John 5:17, “Jesus said to them, My Father is always…
Deuteronomy 31-34 – The Unsung National Anthem Your team song Moses’ song – Deut 32 The greatness of God The failure of Israel – v 15 … they abandoned the God who made them and rejected their saviour The terrible consequences – v 19ff God’s compassion – v 36 – v 43 … will atone for the sins of those who return…