John 8:12, “Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”

Ephesians 5:8-10, “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all

goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.”

HOW DO I WALK AS LIGHT…1. Shine ____________________

Ephesians 5:11-14, “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: ‘Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’”

Matthew 5:14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Proverbs 4:18, “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”

Part 15: Be Light Ephesians 5:8-20

2. Shine On ________________Ephesians 5:15-17, “Therefore be careful how you walk (live), not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”

Akribos: accurate and exactKairos: a measured amount of time

Psalm 14:1a, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’”

Proverbs 12:15a, “The way of a fool seems right to him.”

Ephesians 1:7-8, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.”

Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”

James 1:5, “If you need wisdom - if you want to know what God wants you to do - ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.”

3. Shine With ______________Ephesians 5:18, “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”

Pleroo: be being kept filled, conscious continuation

John 14:16-17, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth…because he lives with you now and will be in you.”

Ephesians 5:19-20, “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1. It impacts the way I talk to ________________2. It impacts the way I talk to _______________3. It impacts the way I talk to ____________

1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”