Get rid of the old me (17-19)
Put on the new me (20-24)
The new me in action (25-32)
Sermon Talks
- What caught your attention in this week’s message? Was there something you had never heard before or something you had a question about?
- What is something that you picked up from a parent, coach, teacher or influential adult in your life that became part of your life?
- Let’s say you have a bad habit and want to change. How do you go about changing? Do you start with your mindset or your behavior?
- In vv. 17-19, Paul describes the life of those who choose to reject the message of Jesus. How have you seen this played out in the lives of non-Christians in your life?
- What are the three stages of transformation that Paul lists in vv. 22-24?
- All the actions listed in vv. 25-32 have to do with relating to others. Why is it so important that we understand how to treat one another?
- What are some old habits in your life that need to go? What is God calling you to do and replace those old habits with instead?
- What may God be asking you to change, do differently, repent of, or pray about?
Pray about it: Meditate on God’s Word (Eph 4:17-32) and this week’s message.
Adoration: What can I praise God for in light of what this teaches me?
Confession: What sin can I confess because of what this teaches me?
Thanksgiving: What can I thank God for in light of what he has done?
Supplication: What do I need to ask of God in order to grow in light of this?