Ephesians 5:1-22

Sermon Notes:

We’re called to imitate God in the world because…

1) God’s people are children of love, not lust | 1-4

2) Unholy people will not enter His Kingdom | 5-7

3) God’s people are children of light, not shameful secrets | 8-14

4) God’s people live in evil days | 15-17

5) God’s people exude godliness when they’re filled with the Spirit | 18-22

Reflection questions:

1. Read vv. 3-7, is your speech “fitting” for a Christian? Are there any types of jokes that you need to eliminate from your vocabulary?

2. Read vv. 7-14 – Are there ways that you need to discern what is pleasing to the Lord in your life? Are there patterns of living that conform too closely to the world around you and do not exhibit a clear expression of goodness, righteousness, and truth?

3. Are you consciously trying to make the best use of your time, v16, in all areas of life? What’s one way you can better “redeem” the time? 4. What is the ultimate reason to walk in love? The ultimate reason to forgive others? See Eph 4:32-5:1.