Our walk imitates God as…
1. We like
2. We LIGHT UP a DARK WORLD
3. We like
NOTES:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Read Ephesians 5:1-21 and discuss:
• Paul commands us to imitate God “as beloved children.” Why is it
important that imitation flows from identity rather than trying to earn
identity? How does remembering who we are in Christ change the way
we pursue holiness?
• How would you summarize the difference between biblical love and
the way culture defines love? Where do you see the temptation in our
culture (or your own heart) to substitute lust for love?
• Paul says, “You were darkness… now you are light.” What does that
identity shift practically change about how we live? Can you share an
example of when someone’s “light” impacted you?
• We are challenged to walk carefully, wisely not foolishly. Where are
you most tempted to drift instead of walk carefully? How can you tell
the difference between a walk of wisdom and that of foolishness?
What does redeeming the time look like in an ordinary week?
• In verse 18, being filled is being controlled and influenced by the
Spirit. How does the Spirit use the Word, surrender, and community to
shape us? Why is the Holy Spirit truly our confidence?
• What is the biggest takeaway from this passage?
PERSONAL REFLECTION AND APPLICATION
Where in my life am I drifting instead of walking carefully and what
would it look like to surrender that area to the Spirit this week?