WAKE UP Week 1 – David Nasser

Overview:

Tonight is the beginning our new series called “Wake Up.” Together, we will explore what means to be “awake” as believers.

We begin with the Ephesian church, whom both Paul and John had written letters to, urging them to come alive again. In comparison to the Galatian church, the Ephesians did not struggle with false doctrine. They had their doctrine locked down! Instead of struggling with the “what” of doctrine, they struggled with the “so what.” The church in Ephesus believed their doctrine, but did not apply it. They were hindered by their constant need for stimulation, praise, and being right. They were also hindered by the very blessings of God which had become a curse to them. The Ephesian church had fallen asleep and God was calling them to wake up. In the same way, He is calling us to wake up! The American church bears many similarities to the Ephesian church. Like them, our own revival will begin with confession rather than perfection. Awakening, waking up from spiritual sleep and resurrection from spiritual death, begins with brokenness and confession.

Verses

Ephesians. 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

Ephesians. 5:14 “This is why it is said:  “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Revelations. 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.”

Isaiah. 60:1 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”

Quotes:

“The greatest enemy of hunger to God is…prime-time dribble of triviality we drink every night.” – John Piper

“If your church died in your community would your community know about it?”- P. David Nasser

” The more I learn about God, the more I desire to worship.” – P. David Nasser

” Does awakening begin with me?” P. David Nasser

Questions:

1) How many Awakenings have there been in America? What were they?
2) How would you define Awakening?
3) What did the Ephesian know well? How do we know this? What was their problem?
4) What were some of the constants of Ephesus?
5) How do we ask Revival/ Awakening in us? Ask—Seek—Knock

Don’t Forget to Order your WAKE UP shirt!

Shirts are $10. Students must pre-order by end of day on August 31 and bring payment to next week’s Campus Community, Wednesday, September 6.