Ephesians 5:1-20
What is Sanctification?
(From pg 4 of these notes)
Love in Action
The 5 Love Languages according to Gary Chapman are:
- words of affirmation
- quality time
- receiving gifts
- acts of service
- physical touch
How could these be expressed in our changing Pandemic circumstances?
How could we live these out in our church, our choir community, and in our neighborhoods and work communities?
Homework Discussion
Why do you think Paul called an immoral, impure, or greedy person an “idolater”? In what ways are these sins, and all sin, idolatrous?
Read Ephesians 5:8-14. This passage is a comparison between light and darkness. List the words and phrases used to describe each way of life.
What do the following passages say about light and darkness?
John 3:19-21
1 John 1:5-7
1 John 2:9-11
1 Peter 2:9
What is our natural response when we become aware of sin in our lives? What does the Scripture say about how we can respond instead?
Why do you think Paul encourages us to expose the deeds of darkness?
What else did you notice from the homework or from your scripture reading, this week?
Closing Music
Closing Prayer:
From the Prayers of Hope prayer-walk through downtown churches