Ephesians 5:1-21
Pastor Mike Giesenhagen
Darkness and Light
Mike Giesenhagen
June 23, 2024
Ephesians 5:1-21
Context:
1. We Are a _________ ______________ in ____________.
2. ___________ is a __________________ _______________.
a. Our ____________ _______________.
b. ___________ Can Become _______________.
c. We Can Become ___________ _______ ________
3. In ___________, We Are ______________ ____ ________
4. Walk as _____________ _______ ______________.
a. Examine _____________________.
b. ___________ from the _________________.
c. ___________ the __________ of _______________.
d. ____________ One Another
WEEKLY REFLECTIONS
What does it mean to be “imitators of God”? What would that look like, according to Ephesians 5:1-2?
How do our words affect our actions? How do our words and actions affect the way we see ourselves? (E.g. Matthew 12:34)
What is the difference between light and darkness? How do they interact? What is the significance of Paul saying “for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord”? (Eph 5:8)
How can we discern what is pleasing to the Lord? What might prevent us from pursuing these things?
Prayer Project: Ephesians 5:12-14. Are there any “deeds of darkness” in your life that need to be brought to the light of Jesus? This could include past sins to be forgiven, current struggles to be addressed, or hurt from sins against you to be healed/forgiven.
How are we called to treat one another in the family of God? (Ephesians 5:18-21)