Discussion and Application Questions for Group Life Communities and Personal Study- Ephesians 4:1-6 and Galatians 5:22-26
Observe – Read the passages several times, slowly, paying attention to the words, the repetition and the main ideas of the scriptures. What words or ideas capture your attention? Where are words repeated? What is a new thought about the passage?
Interpret
- What problems may the Apostle Paul be addressing or correcting in the churches as he writes to them these words?
- What does it mean to "walk worthy of the calling?" How can we do that?
- Why do you think this is important? What difference would it make?
-What do you think is meant by unity? (see Ephesians 2.14-17)
- Why do you think the Holy Spirit is urgently needed to fulfill these exhortations from Paul?
Apply
- What is the word, phrase or truth that you most need to hear and respond to in these passages? Why?
- How will you go about applying this word to your life so that you can do what the passage says?
- Why do you need the Holy Spirit? What are you like without Him?
- What do you hope your testimony is next week as you set out to apply these truths in your relationships with everyone?
Pray for each other fervently this week, and for the entire church.
Remember:
Four Principles for Living the Missio Dei:
*Share in life with people who do not yet know Jesus.
*Inspire others to know and follow Jesus by living your faith attractively.
*Grow with others in your faith and obedience.
*Serve others with sacrificial love.
Follow up
Thank you for continuing to take an interest in the people in your group. How can you follow up with group members this week? How can you pray for them?
This week let’s pray for each other that we may experience the victory of Jesus in the midst of our daily challenges.