Homiletics Worksheet

25      Therefore,

laying aside falsehood,

SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE OF YOU WITH HIS NEIGHBOR,

for we are members of one another.

26     BE ANGRY, AND YET DO NOT SIN;

do not let the sun go down on your anger,

27                and do not give the devil an opportunity.

2*     He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor,

performing with his own hands what is good,

so he will have something to share with one who has need.

29     Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a

word as is good for edification

according to the need of the moment,

so that it will give grace to those who hear.

30                 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,

by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

31                 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander be put away

along with all malice.

32         Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other,

just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

as beloved children;

just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us,

an offering and a sacrifice to God

as a fragrant aroma.

Define:

Them:

3        But immorality, impurity or greed must not be named among you,

as is proper among saints;

4         and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting,

which are not fitting,

but rather giving of thanks.

5                   For this you know with certainty,

that no immoral or impure person or covetous man,

who is an idolater,

has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

6                   Let no one deceive you with empty words,

for because of these things the wrath of God comes...

8        for you were formerly darkness,

but now you are Light in the Lord;

9                  (the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness, right., truth),

10     trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

11     Do not participate in deeds of darkness, but expose them;

12                 for it is disgraceful to speak of things done by them in secret.

13                 But all things become visible when exposed by the light,

for everything that becomes visible is light.

14                 For this reason it says,

"Awake, sleeper,

And arise from the dead,

And Christ will shine on you."

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Them:

15 Therefore be careful how you walk,

not as unwise men but as wise,

16                          making the most of your time,

because the days are evil.

17                          So then do not be foolish, but understand the will of Lord is.

18                  And do not get drunk with wine,

for that is dissipation,

but be filled with the Spirit,

19                         speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs,

singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

20                          always giving thanks for all things

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God,

even the Father;

21                          be(ing) subject to one another in the fear of Christ.

Define:

Them:

          What is the central point to be considered from the text?

Write down ideas until you mold an adequate and evocative thesis. All of the sub-points and illustrations should contribute to your central thesis.
State the thesis of the passage early and often in your teaching. Each sub-point must refer back to the main point.

• Goal of teaching:
  Why is the teaching of this passage important: biblical clarification, correction or defending an attitude, belief or behavior. Goal is not always stated, but impacts how material is organized.
  

Examining the passage:

• Summarize. What is the historical, theological or literary context as it relates to your thesis?
  What background does your audience need to have before they understand the passage?
  What extra information would make the passage come alive?

• Explanation/Support. What are the reasons given in the text that support the thesis?
  How does the author go about making his point?

          Clarify important words/theological concepts.

What is the passage saying or presupposing about key theological issues. Clarification should include illustration and antithesis where appropriate or relevant. This may also be a good place for group input.

What did this passage mean to its original audience?

• Application. Discussion questions to get at the practical importance of the study.

What does it mean for us today in the local/universal church?

As I was studying this passage, what occurred to me? How did it challenge me?

How would my life be different if I acted on the basis of this truth? In what positive direction may God be calling on me to act?

Principles for Application:

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Develop an Introduction

• Story, illustration or discussion question: Why does your audience need to hear this? Motivate them to listen by establishing the relevance of the topic in their lives.

Thesis:

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What tone should this teaching have?

Context:

State the relevant historical, literary, theological context (including OT passages).

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Application:

Introduction:

22         Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

23                  For the husband is the head of the wife,

as Christ also is the head of the church,

He Himself being the Savior of the body.

24                          But as the church is subject to Christ,

so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.

25         Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ also loved the church

and gave Himself up for her,

26                            so that He might sanctify her,

having cleansed her by washing of water w the word,

27                             that He might present to Himself the church in her glory,

having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing;

but that she would be holy and blameless.

28                              So husbands ought love their wives as their bodies.

    He who loves his own wife loves himself;

29                                     for no one ever hated his own flesh,

but nourishes and cherishes it,

just as Christ also does the church,

30                                               because we are members of His body.

31                                      FOR THIS REASON MAN LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER

AND SHALL BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE,

AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH.

32                                                  This mystery is great;

                                                      but I’m speaking about Christ & church.

and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband.

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