Samir Mekonnen: Ephesians 5:1-20

Greeting

Reading Scripture

Ephesians 5:1–20 ESV

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 5:1-2

Ephesians 5:1–2 ESV

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

All moral displine and effort is layed on the foundation of christ work

Chrst work shows us his love is unconditionally, because he layed Down his life while we were still sinners

Christ work brought about our union with christ we have are given his rightesous, holy, and perfection as our protection from Gods wrath, That why its says we are hidden in christ.

That union must be evidented by a life of pursuing and practicing holiness, righteousness and love.

Ephesians 5:3

Ephesians 5:3 ESV

But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.

Sexual immorality (porneia) is often translated “fornication.” From this word comes the term “pornography.” Porneia refers to any and all forms of illicit sexual relationships

Impurity (akatharsia) is a broad term referring to moral uncleanness in thought, word, and deed

Greedy: Luke 12:15: “And he said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’”

Ephesians 5:16-18

Ephesians 5:16–18 ESV

making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

The word Time can be used in two ways time Used generally for time but sometimes for appointed times.

Not being Foolish ( often associated with moral and spiritual ignorance ) Called to Be Wise by Know Gods will, we know his will through his word and listening to his Spirit.

allowing the Holy Spirit to influence and control one’s thoughts, words, and actions, rather than being controlled by substances.

Unlike the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which happens once at salvation (Romans 8:9), being filled with the Spirit is a continuous and repeated experience. The Greek verb for “be filled” in Ephesians 5:18 is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action.

Application

Confession

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Surrender

Romans 12:1-2 – “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

Prayer

Luke 11:13 – “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”