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EPHESIANS -
INTRODUCTION
At times God's people need a "wake-
from the disobedient world. Paul reminds Christians to not be deceived with empty
words, but know judgment is coming on those who practice the works of darkness
(v.6). He exhorts the Christian to not only refrain from practicing these things ,but
reprove these unfruitful works as well (v.11). Let us now investigate how God wants
his people to be children of light, walking in wisdom.
I. OUR WALK BEFORE THE SENSUAL WORLD: AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT IN
WISDOM (5:3-
A. Walk as children of light (v.3-
1. Things not part of the life of children of light (v.3-
a) Fornication
b) Uncleanness
c) Covetousness
d) Instead of thanksgiving coming from the mouth, filthiness, foolish talking, course jesting proceeds.
2. The wrath of God is upon those who practice these things -
(v.5-
3. Have no fellowship with darkness by practicing these things -
(v.7-
B. Walk in wisdom (v.15-
1. In evil times be wise by buying up opportunities and understanding the will
of the Lord (v.16-
2. Instead of being drunken with wine, be under the control of the Holy Spirit
(v.18-
a) Speaking to one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
b) Making melody in the heart with thanksgiving unto the Lord .
3. Submitting to one another in the fear of Christ (v.20).
QUESTIONS:
1. What three things are definitely not befitting for a Christian to do?
2. Is all humorous jesting wrong? What kind of jesting is wrong?
3. What is one type of speech always befitting of a Christian?
4. What can we forget concerning the state of the world if we are not listening to
God in his Word?
5. What is the covetous man called? Explain.
6. How does one go about "proving what is well-
7. Is it enough for the Christian to just "ignore" evil?
8. How shameful are many of the works of darkness?
9. Is everything that is exposed to the light made to be light?
10. From what kind of death does God call us to arise? Explain what will result?
11. What are we to do that shows we are living wisely?
12. Can God's will for our lives be clearly understood? If not, who is at fault?
13. We are not to be ____________ with wine?
14. What is "riot" and where is it found?
15. How are we "filled with the Spirit" ?
16. Describe the three types of materials we are to sing. Does this have anything to do with public worship?
17. Has God specified the instrument he wants us to use in our song service?
Why is this fact important in our worship unto God?
18. Describe what our singing should be like if it is pleasing unto the Lord?
19. What does the fear or reverence of Christ cause us to do?
EPHESIANS -
INTRODUCTION:
In this lesson we investigate relationships in the home. Paul addresses the marriage
relationship, the child and parent relationship, and the servant and master
relationship. Subjection is a key issue in all of these relationships. When we are "in
subjection...as unto the Lord" or "obeying...in the Lord, or "obedient...as unto Christ"
we are building upon a solid foundation for lasting and effective relationships so
needed in our crumbling society.
I. OUR WALK IN CHRIST: SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS AT HOME ( 5:22-
A. Wives and husbands
1. Wives to be in subjection (5:22-
a) As unto the Lord
b) The husband IS head.
c) As the church is subject unto Christ
d) With reverence
2. Husbands to love their wives (5:25-
a) As Christ loved the church -
b) As own body -
B. Children and fathers (6:1-
1. Children to obey
a) in the Lord
b) It is right.
2. Children to honor parents
a) Commandment with promise of well-
3. Fathers to nurture
a) Provoke not children to discouraging wrath.
b) Nurture in chastening and admonition of the Lord.
C. Slaves and masters (6:5-
1. Slaves to be obedient
a) With fear and trembling
b) With singleness of heart as unto Christ
c) Not in eyeservice pleasing men, but as servants of Christ.
d) With good will knowing reward will come from Lord.
2. Masters to act justly.
a) Forbear threatening.
(1) Knowing Christ, the master of EVERYONE is in Heaven.
(2) Knowing Christ is no respect of persons.
QUESTIONS:
1. What does the word "Subjection" mean?
2. A woman's subjection to her husband is like her subjection to whom?
3. In what things are the wives to be subject to their husbands?
4. Give some examples of how a wife can manifest "subjection" towards her husband?
5. What is A husband's "love" for his wife to be like ?
6. What is the Lord's two-
7. How is the "cleansing" of the church like the "new birth"?
8. A husband is to love his wife as he _____________ his _________________ . Why?
9. Does God demand the husband to "cater to" his wife?
10. Where does the "cause" for a man to leave his father and mother originate?
11. What does the expression ,"the two shall become one flesh" mean(cf. I Corinthians 6:16) ?
12. What mystery was Paul speaking about and how does he describe it?
13. According to 5:33, what does the New Covenant say about "polygamy" ?
14. According to 5:33, the wife is to _________________ her husband. What does this mean?
15. What does "obey -
16. Are children to obey their parents even when the parents are not Christians?
17. What does God say about children obeying their parents that some child "experts" refuse to admit as existing as an unchangeable standard?
18. What is the two-
19. Is the honor due parents limited to childhood obedience?
20. What was the original significance of the promise connected with children obeying their parents (cf. Deut. 5:33) ? Does the promise still have application to children today?
21. How can a father provoke his child to "wrath" ?
22. What is "chastening" and "admonition" that a father is responsible for doing to his children?
23. Does the New Testament abolish slavery by Command ?
24. Give three descriptions of what the servant's service unto his master is to be "as":
25. What is "eyeservice" ?
26. What kind of heart and attitude must be behind the servant's service?
27. What gives the servant hope about "rewards" ?
28. What are the "same things" that a master must do toward the slave as the slave toward the master?
29. Who and where is the one who is Master of both the slave and his master?
30. What warning should cause the master to treat his servant equitably?