Ephesians

Fifth Day: Review Ephesians 4, concentrating on verse 22.

1. Because the basic premises and assumptions of human thinking are distorted, we can’t just simply add Christianity onto our worldly worldview. We must completely alter our way of thinking. From Ephesians 4:22a, what is the first step?

2. If you notice, Paul is not talking about the “old self” that “was crucified with” Christ (Romans 6:6), but rather about our former way of life. From Ephesians 4:22b, describe what is happening to that old way of life.

3. Read 1 John 2:16. What are some of the characteristics of the “old self” or old “way of life”?

4. Read Colossians 3:5-9. List some of the things that belong to the life without Christ. What are we to do with them?

5. Personal: Think about the things you listed from Colossians. How are some of them manifested in your life? As you think about these things, ask God to help you “take off” these manifestations of the old life without Christ.