Ephesians 5:6-14 Darkness & Light

Read Ephesians 5:1-14. Our focus will be on verses 6-14. Read through this section and ask yourself the questions below. Remember we are looking for the text to tell us the answers. Don’t make up any answers. Be sure to make notes in your journal about your observations.

• What do you see contrasted? 
• Who were they formerly?
• Who are they now?
• What is the fruit of the light? 
• How are they told to handle the deeds of darkness? Why?

Look these words using Blue Letter Bible and write down what you learn: darkness and light

Cross References:

• John 1:1-8
• John 3:19-21
• Colossians 1:12-14
• Matt 5:14-16
• 1 Peter 2:9
• 1 John 1:5-7

How does Ephesians 5:14 fit the flow of thought?

What is the point of this passage and how does it fit in all that Paul has been saying to the Ephesians? 

Write down your thoughts in your journal