Wise (Ephesians 5:15-21)

I. Intro
Big Idea: Worship causes us to know and reflect Christ’s wisdom.
II. Opportunity
A. God calls us to walk in wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; Ephesians 5:15
B. Time can pass or be full. Ephesians 5:16: James 4:14
III. Understand
A. It’s possible to know God’s will. Ephesians 5:17
B. God commands us to receive what He gives. Ephesians1:22-23; 5:18
IV. From the Spirit
A. Worship isn’t just singing. Ephesians 5:19a
B. Worship includes singing. 1 Corinthians 14:25; Ephesians 5:19b
V. Submit
A. Giving thanks is a gift. Genesis 50:20; Ephesians 5:20
B. We can display our worship. Ephesians 5:21

​The Next Step
§ If you made a New Year’s Resolution, how’s it going?
§ What’s a way to deliberately gain wisdom?
§ Why did Paul contrast being drunk with being full of the Holy Spirit?
§ What’s something you gain through worshipping Christ?
§ What are somethings that make it difficult to give thanks?
§ What’s the difference between being thankful, and being thankful “in the Lord”?
§ What’s an opportunity you may have this week to make much of Jesus in a hard circumstance?

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