Ephesians

Fifth Day: Review Ephesians 5:15-21, concentrating on verses 19-20.

1. God’s Spirit takes God’s Word and makes it real to our lives. He empowers us to obey God and truly live. From Ephesians 5:19-20, what are some of the results of being filled with God’s Spirit?

2. How does Colossians 3:16-17 expand on these truths?

3. Challenge: Read Acts 16:16-33 and summarize briefly. How did Paul and Silas’ actions bear out what we have learned in Ephesians 5:15-20? Summarize briefly.

4. After we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ, we are new and different people, living by the power of God and making the most of every opportunity to share His love and good news with those who are lost. Read 1 Peter 4:2-5. What do you learn about the way unbelievers may respond to your changed life and message?

5. Personal: How have your friends and family reacted to your changed life and message since you came in faith to Jesus Christ? Have any of them come to Christ? Have any gotten angry? Have any dropped you as a friend or tried to pull you back into the “old” lifestyle?