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?

  1. It is time for salvation
    • 2 Corinthians 6:2
    • Romans 13:11
    • Psalm 95:7-8
    • Hebrews 4:7
  2. 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
  3. 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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