Walking in the Will of God
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Text: Ephesians 5:15-21
CIT: Subject - How Should the believer Walk the Christian way? Complement - They should understand the will of the Lord and be filled with the Spirit.
CIS: In the evil days we live it is hard to live as God wants us to live. So we must know his will and be filled with his Spirit.
SO: Apply: 1 Seek to engage the bible more regularly and deeply: Participate with us in our RE programs coming up 2. Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit so that you can be empowered to live the life.
Intro
Context
Paul
The Church at Ephesus
Acts 19 - Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
Sons of Sceva
Shrine of Artemis
Pagan Cultural Assimilation and Jewish/Gentile Strife
Content
15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Exp
Its hard to walk God’s way in our world because it is evil
The way way we walk reflects our testimony/ability to witness/the receptivity to our message.
The world is watching how we we live. It’s evil and getting worse, but we must strive to put forth the best
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17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
Exp
We should understand the will of the Lord not be foolish
We need to be filled with the Spirit not drunk on Alcohol
Acts 2:12-15
12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.
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19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Exp
A believer full of the Spirit will experience a new dimension in worship.
Address one another in Worship
Worship God
Giving Thanks
Explain the difference between these things
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Response