Ephesians 4: Seeing More Clearly the Worthy Life

Sermon Notes:

1. The Christian battle is for the mind. vs 22-24

As a Child of God, we should:

1. Strive to stop lying. vs 25
2. Don’t allow anger to get the best of you. vs 26-27
3. Stop stealing. vs 28
4. Work hard and be vs 28
5. Use words to build up and not tear down. vs 29-30
6. Forgive and don’t hold a grudge. vs 31-32.

 

Follow-up Questions from Sunday’s Message:

Getting to Know You:

Have you ever ridden in a limo?  If so, what was it like?

Quick Review:
Looking back on last Sunday’s message and your notes, what was the most meaningful part for you?

Digging Deeper:

1. As a group, read Ephesians 4:17-32. How would you summarize what these verses are saying?
2. What do you think it means in vs. 22-24 to “put off the old self and put on the new self”?
3. How has God helped you in the journey of changing the way you spiritually see yourself? What were the biggest revelations?  What are you still learning?
4. How do you usually deal with anger? What do you learn about anger from verses 26-27?
5. What grade would you give yourself on putting verse 29 into practice this week? In the last month?
6. What do you think vs 30 means? Why do you think it is placed right after the teaching of vs 29?
7. When you read vs 31-32 what do you think of? Who do you think of?

Taking it Home:

Memorize Ephesians 4:31-32

Prayer request:

Pray for your group this week that they would continue to grow in their faith in Jesus.