Ephesians 5:14

 

Ephesians 5:14

Wake Up Sleepy Head!

 

Eph 5:14  Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.  

             1.     Paul Sites a Quotation

a.     This is an authoritative text

                                               i.     It could be a hymn

                                             ii.     It could be an adaptation of several OT passages

1.     The book of Isaiah is filled with warnings to a people that are hardened to the gospel

a.     Isaiah 9:2 

b.     Isaiah 26:19 

c.     Isaiah 51:17 

d.     Isaiah 52:1 

e.     Isaiah 60:1-3 

                                           iii.     It could be both, but either way it is the truth

1.     2 Corinthians 4:6 

            2.     Wake Up You Sleeper

a.     Remember your days are numbered

                                               i.     Romans 13:11-12 

b.     Remember not to sin

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 15:34 

c.     Remember to be vigilant

                                               i.     1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 

           3.     Arise From the Dead

a.     Those that are without Christ are dead

                                               i.     Ephesians 2:1-3 

b.     Our situation is hopeless

                                               i.     Ezekiel 37:1-14 

           4.     Christ is the Giver of Light

a.     Hope is found in Christ alone! He is like the rising Sun, enlightening our darkness

                                               i.     John 1:4 

                                             ii.     John 8:12 

Ephesians 5:11-13

 

Ephesians 5:11-13

The Works of Light Illuminate

 

Eph 5:11  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 

Eph 5:12  For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 

Eph 5:13  But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 

          1.     Do Not Fellowship with the Works of Darkness – vs. 11a*

a.     What are the works of Darkness?

                                               i.     Ephesians 5:3-5 

b.     How do I live in a world filled with the works of darkness?

                                               i.     Psalm 1:1 

c.     Does this mean I should begin a life of Monasticism?

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 5:10-11 

                                             ii.     2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 

           2.     Rather Expose the Works of Darkness – vs. 11b*

a.     By trusting the Lord to open the eyes of the blind

                                               i.     2 Corinthians 4:3-6 

b.     By knowing the fruit of darkness

                                               i.     Romans 6:20-21 

c.     By knowing the gospel

                                               i.     John 3:16-21 

           3.     For the Works of Darkness are Shameful – vs. 12*

a.     Love does not meditate of the sins of others

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 13:5-6 

b.     Love knows that darkness does not conquer

                                               i.     Philippians 3:18-19 

          4.     Unlike the Works of Darkness, the Works of Light Illuminate – vs 13*

a.     Light is a proclamation of the truth - 2 Timothy 4:2 

b.     Light speaks with authority - Titus 2:15 

c.     Light is a guide - Psalm 119:105 

d.     Light gives understanding to the ignorant - Psalm 119:130 

e.     Light teaches how to live our lives - Proverbs 6:23 

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