The Ecclesia at Ephesus 5. “Walking worthy of the calling” (Eph 4:1) Mid-Atlantic Christadelphian Bible School - July 2018
Speaking well “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”(Proverbs 25:11) “A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!”(Proverbs 15:23) Isaiah 50:4,5 “Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”(Psalm 45:2)
Redeeming the time Making the most of the available opportunities “Teach us to number our days [or prepare our days’] that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Cannot save time, only spend it When I have more time…
Husbands and wives Do we only see the phrases ‘husband is the head’ and ‘wives submit’? Husbands to love (six times) In response, wives to submit and reverence “This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”(5:32)
Children and parents Children to honour, parents not to provoke Nurture and admonition (6:4) Maintain relationships Teach things to “sons and to sons’ sons” Ecclesial care for those children who do not have parents in the truth