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Ephesians 5:3-20

 

[Grace and Peace] EPHESIANS_

 

[Activity] Spend some time exploring the logical flow of Ephesians 5:3-20…

 

[Read Ephesians 5:3-10]

 

 

In verses 3-4 & 7, what is Paul’s remedy for immorality?

 

 

Paul has a real way of getting to the heart of an issue.
“Don’t be fooled” he says, “There are a lot of empty words out there…words that sound big and important… which echo and resonate with our culture, but they have nothing inside them, no life, no truth.”

 

 

In contrast to the culture of Paul’s day, in verses 8-10, how are we to behave?

 

 

[Read Ephesians 5:11-20]

 

 

In verse 11, what should our attitude be towards “the works of darkness”?

 

 

What are some “works of darkness” that we encounter on a regular basis?

 

 

In verses 12-14, how are we told that we can expose those works of darkness to the light or truth?

 

What commands, does Paul give to believers, for how we are supposed to conduct ourselves (verses 15-20)?

 

 

 

What is one practical way that you can live out each of Paul’s commands?

 

 

Based on verse 19, what role did psalms and hymns and spiritual songs seem to play in Paul’s life?

 

 

How is this similar / different from how hymns and choruses are used today?

 

 

Apparently, if you don’t want weeds in your garden, one of the best ways to achieve this is by planting strong and sturdy plants and shrubs.
Likewise, if you don’t want your mind and heart to go wandering off into realms of darkness, one of the best ways is to ‘plant’ wise and thankful themes within… psalms, hymns and songs can help provide that in the ‘soil’ of your life…

 

 

How have hymns and spiritual songs been important to you?

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