Redeeming the Time
Scripture Verses
Ephesians 5:15-17
Outline
God’s perspective on time is different from ours. God’s perspective is eternal.
Redeeming the Time
- Psalms 90:4
- 2 Peter 3:8
- Ephesians 5:15-16
- Colossians 4:5
Redeem
- Make something acceptable, restore reputation, atone for sin, buy something back
- Cash in, trade in, exchange, buy back, transfer
Time is Short
- Psalm 89:47
- Revelation 10:6
Life on earth will not last forever
- Job 7:1
- Job 14:14
- Hebrews 9:27
Jesus may return sooner than expected
- Mark 13:33
- Hebrews 9:28
- Galatians 4:4
What time is it now?
- It is time for salvation
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
- Romans 13:11
- Psalm 95:7-8
- Hebrews 4:7
- It is time for suffering
- Job 14:1
- Psalm 27:5
- Psalm 37:39
- Psalm 41:1
- Psalm 56:3
- Psalm 71:9
- Romans 8:18
- Hebrews 4:16
- It is time for service
- Esther 4:14
Time Choices
- Cultivate relationships
- Build memories
- Deliberate pursuit of activities that will yield eternal dividends
Two Suggestions
- Balance your time – Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
- Spend time in the presence of the Lord
Redeeming the Time
- 1 Peter 4:17
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