​“All of Paul's letters contain a beautiful balance between doctrine and duty, and Ephesians is the perfect example. The first three chapters deal with doctrine, our riches in Christ, while the last three chapters explain duty, our responsibilities in Christ. The key word in this last half of the book is walk [NIV translated as “live”] (Eph. 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15), while the key idea in the first half is wealth. In these last three chapters, Paul admonishes us to walk in unity (Eph. 4:1-16), purity (Eph. 4:17-5:17), harmony (Eph. 5:18-6:9), and victory (Eph. 6:10-24).”*

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1. Walking in Unity: Paul urged the Ephesians to walk in unity and to speak the truth in love (v.15) in order to build up the body of Christ. Do you find it hard to speak the truth in love? Why or why not? What are some of the hindrances for you to walk in unity?

2. Walking in Purity: We are to put off our old self and to put on our new self (v.22) in areas such as lying (v.25), anger (vv.26-27), stealing (v.28), corrupt speech (v.29), and bitterness (vv.30-32), etc. What are some of the sins/bad habits that you need to put off, and virtues that you need to put on? How are you going to accomplish that?

3. Your own insight: (fill in yourself) 

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Meditation and Application:

Meditate on the above questions along with the necessary actions. Thank God for all the spiritual blessings that He has bestowed upon you through each member of the Triune God.

 

*Bible Exposition Commentary (BE Series) - New Testament, Volume 2