BECOMING A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS- The Rabbi/Disciple Relationship // Sunday, November 6, 2022 // Jeff Hines, lead pastor

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Sunday — November 6, 2022

 

Becoming A Light in the Darkness

 

The Rabbi / Disciple Relationship

 

Disciple:

 

  • Know what the Rabbi knew

 

  • Be like the Rabbi

 

  • Do what the Rabbi did

 

Ephesians 2: 2 & 3 (NLT)

     “I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. You have discovered they are liars. 3 You have patiently suffered for me without quitting.

 

1.               Map of Seven Churches

 

Ephesus one of the most Sophisticated, Cultured, and Pagan cities in the Roman Empire.

 

Romans = Crown Jewel of Asia Minor

 

2.               Temple of Artemis

 

3.               Theater

 

4.               Temple of Domitian

 

5.               Domitian Altar

 

Ephesians 5: 1 – 5 (NLT)

    Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. 4 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. 5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

 

Ephesians 5: 8 – 11 (NLT)

    For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! 9 For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. 10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.

 

Ephesians 5: 15 – 17 (NLT)

    15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 

 

Revelation 2: 4 & 5 (NLT)

    “But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! 5 Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.