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Day two: Ephesians Chapter 5
5:1-14 Love
5:15-6:9 Wisdom
Thoughts: Chapter 5 continues the very practical second half of the book of Ephesians. Chapter 4 encouraged Christians not to live as unbelievers do, but worthy of the gift we have been given. Chapter 5 gives even more direct application of these principles. Paul details impure attitudes and habits which Christians ought to put aside. He then details the proper approach to marriage, rooted in a Christian understanding of the gospel. This style of advice will continue through chapter 6. Paul's advice will culminate in a famous analogy about applying Christian principles to all of life, using the symbolism of a suit of armor. Are we sharing the love of Christ who is true wisdom for us?
Holy Spirit rain down.
Not even a hint of sexual immorality. Because we are to be a fragrance sacrifice like Christ was for us.
That marvelous light we must turn the switch. When that darkness comes we need to shine the light. Stay lit up!
We need to be testing and proving Gods will. We will not be perfect in this. But we will get better at it like children playing baseball. We start to hit the ball on a tee. Then start to hit a curve ball and eventually a fast ball. We learn to test and prove your perfect will. We don’t have to be hindered by having to be perfect. But continue to test and prove.
Fear will take us away from claiming the promises of God.
You trust us to grow and understand your Will by Holy Spirit.
Salvation is Gods business not ours.
Part of being the light is speaking the light.
LORD thank you for being a light and lamp unto our feet. Thank you for the light working in us!
Fine wine and spirits is a different spirit that leads. The Holy Spirit leads as pure spirit.
We need a pure church.
We need to have eyes for the way the LORD sees our church, our family and spouse.
God give us our feet and make us stable. With stability and strength.
Let us not dishonor each other. And as men be the bigger person always.
We need the complete power of the life of Christ.
We rely on the sword of the Spirit. Even if it doesn’t make sense to us.
LORD you would not command us to do something without giving us the power. The power of promise and proper application of your word.
1 Peter 3:7
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Hillsong - Holy Spirit Rain Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl_dtzck-E0&list=PL75-p4vlY9RobxBjB9De9cqwF-aeGXzbx&index=103
John 3:19And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. 20Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 21But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.1 Peter 5:8
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 1 Peter 4:7
Chapter 5 covers two important themes: obedience to the example of Christ, and the relationship between husbands and wives. First, Paul discusses how believers are to be imitators of God through a focus on the love demonstrated by Christ (Ephesians 5:1–21). Second, wives and husbands are given clear biblical teachings regarding mutual love and submission in relationship to Christ (Ephesians 5:22–33).
The first section (Ephesians 5:1–21) encourages believers to imitate God like loving children (Ephesians 5:1). Sexual impurity is not to be known among believers (Ephesians 5:3). The same is true of foolish talk (Ephesians 5:4). Non-believers are marked by a persistent pattern of these behaviors (Ephesians 5:5). Believers are not to be deceived by lies (Ephesians 5:6) and must not be partners with those who deceive (Ephesians 5:7). Yes, believers once lived in this way, but are no longer walking in darkness (Ephesians 5:8).
Believers are to find out what pleases God (Ephesians 5:10). Believers should take no part in sin, but rather expose sin (Ephesians 5:11). This does not require us to be vulgar or offensive in discussing sinful acts (Ephesians 5:12). Paul then quotes from what was likely part of an early Christian song in verse 14. He encourages believers to walk with wisdom (Ephesians 5:15).
Believers are to make the most of their time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:16). Paul encouraged readers to understand the will of God (Ephesians 5:17) and not become drunk on wine (Ephesians 5:18). Instead, believers are to be filled with the Spirit, praising the Lord and giving thanks to Him (Ephesians 5:18–20). Believers should also submit to one another out of respect for Christ (Ephesians 5:21).
The second part of this chapter (Ephesians 5:22–33) addresses mutual submission between husband and wife. Ephesians 5:22–24 focuses first on wives. They are called to submit to their husbands as to the Lord (Ephesians 5:22), with Paul using the analogy of Christ and the church as an example (Ephesians 5:23–24).
Husbands are then addressed and called to love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25). They are to love their wives as they do their own bodies, teaching that the man who loves his wife loves himself (Ephesians 5:28). Paul transitions to a reference to Genesis 2:24, noting the mystery is profound between Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:32). In summary, Paul reminds husbands to love their wives as they do themselves and for wives to respect their husbands (Ephesians 5:33).
Thank you for another great day of Zoom Battle Prayer