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