1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
1. Dark/Night/Death/Unprepared
-Day of the Lord (Day of Reckoning) is Coming [1-2]
-Signs of Darkness
Asleep [vv. 6-7]
Drunk [vv. 6-7]
False Security [v. 3]
-Darkness Leads to Destruction [vv. 3, 9]
2. Light/Day/Life/Prepared
EASTER IS THE CELEBRATION OF LIGHT DEFEATING DARKNESS THROUGH THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS
-Signs of Light
Salvation through Jesus Christ [v. 9-10]
Battle against Loving Darkness rather than Light [v. 8]
*Expose yourself to Light (Bible; Church)
Shine Light into a Dark World [vv. 8, 11]
Response
Am I living in darkness, or am I prepared to stand before the Lord because of trusting in the death and resurrection of Jesus?
If I’m still uncertain about needing to be prepared for the Day of the Lord, what are my main objections/questions?
If I’ve experienced the light of Jesus’ salvation, am I living to show that light to others?