Ephesians 5:1-20

Meditate again on the phrases "created to be like God" (4:24) and "be imitators of God" (5:1). What have you learned so far about what those phrases mean?

What have you learned from chapter 4 about "putting off the old self" and "putting on the new self"?

When you discuss the temptations we face toward sexual immorality, it may be good to split the men and women into two groups so that each can discuss the unique ways this temptation comes to us.

How do we allow a "hint" of sexual immorality into our lives (:3)? We can often justify baby-steps toward immorality and justify it because we are stopping short of fully giving into this sin. But there is to not even be a hint! Explore this idea.

How does greed become idolatry (:5)?

How do we "expose" the deeds of darkness?

Paul speaks of the psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with which we are to "speak to another." Has coming to Christ changed the music you listen to and sing? Why do you think music is such a big deal?

Have everyone pick one verse that they are going to meditate on and memorize over this next week. These practical truths are to be lived out in tangible ways. Let's hold one another accountable to be doers of the Word and not simply hearers.