Putting on the New Self

Ephesians 4:17-24 | Sermon Resources | 5 June 2022

Summary

In the sermon this week Pastor Billy explores Paul’s repeated plea for the Ephesians to honor Christ with how they live their life.  We will pay particular attention to the reason Paul gives for doing so and the power we have available to us.

Discussion Questions

  1. What most struck you from the sermon this week?
  2. What is the role of the mind in both the Gentiles (v.18) and Christians (v.23)? What was wrong with the minds of the Gentiles? 
  3. What practical next steps could you take this summer to be renewed in your mind?
  4. What does this passage tell us about how people change? 
  5. In the sermon Pastor Billy addressed 3 basic approaches to living the Christian life: (1) God and Then Me, (2) God, Not Me and (3) God in Me.  Spend some time discussing each one.  How does a “God In Me” approach lead to actual transformation in our lives?
  6. What do you find more challenging: putting off your old self or learning to put on your new self?  How so? 
  7. What is one thing you will do as a result of studying this passage?

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