Ephesians 5: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Ephesians 5 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Believers are called to be 'imitators of God' and to 'walk in love' as Christ did by giving himself as a sacrifice (vv. 1-2). They should avoid sexual immorality, uncleanness, or greed, which should not be mentioned among saints (vv.

Key verse

“Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.”
Ephesians 5:1 (WEB)

Outline

Ephesians 5:1–2 Imitating God in Love
Ephesians 5:3–7 Avoiding Immorality and Deceit
Ephesians 5:8–14 Walking as Children of Light
Ephesians 5:15–21 Living Wisely and Spiritually
Ephesians 5:22–33 Husbands and Wives Relationships

Discussion questions

In v3, what types of behavior does Paul say should not be mentioned among the saints?
What does Paul say the 'fruit of the Spirit' is in vv. 9-10?
In v21, what does Paul mean by 'subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ'?
In v32, why does Paul refer to the relationship between Christ and the assembly as a 'mystery'?
When have you struggled to 'walk as children of light' in daily life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Ephesians 5: Colossians 3, Romans 12, 1 Thessalonians 5.

Before next time: read Ephesians 6.