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SPEAKER
Troy Dean
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 5:3-14
BIG IDEA
People of light are changed people and can change the world.
OUTLINE
1. Absorb the light of God in Christ
a. Know who you are: gifted, new, free, in Christ
b. Stay plugged in
2. Reject false sources of light (darkness)
a. Sexual sin, greed, obscene language, disobedience
b. Idolatry: replacing God
Breathe out sin / Breathe in Holy Spirit
3. Shine the light
a. Do good
b. Righteousness (justice), truth (scripture)
4. Expose the darkness
a. Live distinctly different from the world
b. Speak up (avoid extremes)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- On a scale of 1-10, how much did peer pressure affect you as a teenager? How about now?
- According to this passage, what is supposed to make Christians distinctly different in our world? In your experience, has that been the case? Why or why not?
- When you see other Jesus-followers (or yourself) struggle with the challenges in this scripture, do you tend to judge them or respond with grace? Think carefully before you answer.
- Which of the challenges in this passage is most difficult for you (i.e. immorality, greed, foolish talk, idolatry)? Why? In what area have you seen God change you the most?
- What one way can you bear the light this week? At work? In your family? In your neighborhood?
NEXT STEPS
- I will practice refocusing on following Jesus this week. Starting today.