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Jan13WEEK3
Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:15-17:
Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
As someone once said, “Whenever you see a “therefore” in Scripture, go back and see what it’s there for. The above verses are a continuation of last week’s verses that addressed how everything will be made visible by the light,... -
Jan06WEEK2
Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:13-14:
But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything
that becomes visible is light.
For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ
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Jan01WEEK1
Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:11-12:
And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.
Refusing to participate in deeds of darkness can be hard enough for Christians, but going to the next level and exposing them is a code of honor that very few have been able to live by. It is difficult to know where the line is between a... -
Dec23WEEK52
Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:10:
trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
This simple statement encompasses the highest and most noble purpose of man. There is nothing we can ever do that is more important, more powerful, more fruitful, and have a longer lasting impact on the world, than living our life so we please the Lord.There is a reason we are called human “beings” rather than human “doings.” Our highest calling is to be like Christ—not just do things for...
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Dec16WEEK51
Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:5-8:
For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an 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.
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