Imitators of God

Finn Clifford

Ephesians 5:1-5

Study Questions

1. Consider the four realms/spheres of identity - Human, Social, Personal, and Christian.

Which areas do you see the most discrepancy between? In general, and personally.

Where do you see these line up?

2. Read David’s sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-5).

List all the people David sinned against.

Why did he sin only against the Lord?

Read Psalm 5. We are no better than David. Where do we need to pray and repent like this in our lives?

3. Imitating God begins with considering what God thinks about something and striving to think as He would think. Discuss the following passages with this in mind.

Romans 12:2

Philippians 4:8

2 Corinthians 10:5

4. Walking in love requires walking in the Spirit. Read the following passages and discuss the Spirit’s ministry in our lives.

Romans 5:5

Ephesians 3:16

5. Read Romans 6:12-13 and Romans 12:1.

How does this shape your priorities in life?

Where will this be difficult? Get practical and accountable!

6. Read James 3:1-12. How does our speech bless or get us into trouble?

7. Consider how you bear God’s image, how can you better strive to bear His image as He intends, this week?