The Avenue Church
We live in a time where there are countless voices telling us who we are and what we should be. The Book of Ephesians gives us a sure foundation to build our identity on who God says we are.
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Ephesians 4:25-32 NLT
1. Embrace the Life of Truth for We Are One Body
Ephesians 4:16 NLT
2. Keep Anger in it's Place
Psalms 4:4 NLT
James 1:19-20 NLT
3. From Stealing to Giving
Luke 6:38 NLT
2 Corinthians 9:6-12 NLT
4. From Destructive Speech to Productive Encouragement
James 1:26 NLT
Ephesians 5:4 NLT
James 3:2 NLT
James 3:7-12 NLT
Proverbs 25:11 NLT
5. From Grieving the Spirit to Pleasing the Spirit
Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV
Galatians 5:16 NLT
6. From Bitterness to Forgiveness
Hebrews 12:15 NLT
How do we get past bitterness?
Recognize it’s the fruit of anger . . . anger is the result of being harmed or wronged . . . pride refuses to let go of our rights to not be wronged . . . We move past bitterness when we humbly admit the same sacrifice that covers our sins against God also covers other’s sins against us.
Ephesians 2:14-16 NLT
Discussion Questions - Re-read our passage from this week (Ephesians 4:25-32) and then with your Growth Group, family, friends, etc. thoughtfully answer the following:
1. Most of us may not struggle with outright lies, but are half-truths or exaggerations just as much a violation of “speaking the truth?”
2. Does sharing our opinions that may be formed with very incomplete knowledge violate the command to speak the truth?
3. What is something that should cause us to be rightfully angry? How do we put that in it’s proper place, so as not to give place to the devil?
4. Just like with lying, outright stealing may not be something we all struggle with, but aside from actually stealing things, what are more common or even accepted ways we may be tempted to “steal?”
5. When you think about the effects of your words on others, can you clearly see how it’s productive in building them up, or is it more destructive?
6. How does the reality that God has identified you as His child and sealed you with His Spirit give you motivation to want to please Him?
7. Have you ever moved past bitterness in your life? What helped you move beyond it and how did forgiveness play a part?
8. What is your next step in following Jesus after this study?
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