Ephesians: Grace - Living As Beloved Children

OUTLINE:

• An Invitation to Walk as Children (5:1)
• Walk in Love (5:2-5)
• Walk in Light (5:6-14)
• Walk in Wisdom (5:15-21)

QUESTIONS:

1. What stood out to you most from this week's sermon in Ephesians 5:1-21?
2. (5:1) What does Paul mean when he tells us to be “imitators of God, as beloved children”? Why is our being loved by God foundational to our behavior as Christians?
3. (5:2-5) Paul invites us to walk in love, as Christ loved us. How does Jesus’ example of sacrificial love impact your love for others? Why do you think Paul tells us to be thankful in verse 4?
4. (5:6-14) What does it mean to walk as children of the light? Why is light an important aspect of conquering the sin in our hearts?
5. (5:15-21) What does walking in wisdom look like? How is wisdom different from knowledge? What is the Spirit’s role in helping us to walk in wisdom? How does Jesus reveal God’s wisdom to us?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    

Ephesians 5:1-21

NEXT WEEK: 

Ephesians 5:22-33