BE IMITATORS OF GOD

Ephesians 5:1-21

Key Verse: 5:1

"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...."

1. What is Paul's first admonition in this chapter? (1) Why should we imitate God? (Think about our relationship with him.) What is the relationship between imitating and learning? How can we imitate God?

2. What does it mean to "live a life of love"? (2) How did Christ set the example? How can we learn and practice his love?

3. What are some things that are improper for God's holy people? (3) Why are these things inconsistent with a life of love? (2-7)

4. What kind of words are appropriate for a child of God?(4)What warning did he give? (6-7)

5. How are our past and present different?(8)How can we live like children of light? (9,10) What should we do with the fruitless deeds of darkness? (11,12) What will happen when we expose the fruitless deeds of darkness? (13,14)

6. What should we be careful about? (15) Why should we make the most of every opportunity? (16) Why should we understand the Lord’s will? (17)

7. What should we do instead of get drunk on wine? (18) What should a joyful Christian fellowship be like? (19,20) What should be our attitude towards one another? (21)