Grant Partrick leads listeners through the Book of Ephesians, pointing out how God’s Word directs us—in light of our new and revitalized identity in Christ—to walk and live like Christ. While the world’s gravitational pull is toward selfishness, we have the ability, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to “overcome gravity.”
Key Takeaway
In light of our new identity in Christ, walk as you were designed to walk - like Jesus.
Discussion Questions
Jot down five specific people or things that you are grateful for. What Comes to mind first, and what does that say about your gratitude?
If someone were to say, “You have to be perfect to get to heaven,” what would you say in response? How is this true but also misleading?
Can you know if someone is a Christian? Why or why not?
Let’s say you face a moral dilemma dealing with the use of your phone and technology (something about which Scripture does not lend explicit guidance). How do you determine what is the “will of the Lord” for something not mentioned in Scripture? We encourage you to consult Scripture and help in answering this question (Psalm 37:3-4, Proverbs 15:22, Romans 1:10-13, Romans 1:8, Galatians 5).
When is it appropriate to call someone out for their sin? This may require a little digging (Matthew 18:15-25, Luke 17:3, 1 Timothy 1:20, 1 Timothy 5:20, Galatians 6:1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Should Christians have unbelievers as part of their community? How should you handle interaction with people who are running away from God (See above verses; 1 Corinthians 5:11)?
Solomon prayed for it, and Proverbs contains a great deal about it, but how does a person “gain wisdom”?
What are ‘evil’ days? What does Paul mean by this?
What is your upbringing with how you were raised to think about alcohol? Were your family and friends rigid? Relaxed? Share your experience.
What did Paul mean in writing “submitting to one another”?