1) This passage indicates that God has a high opinion of us -- not because our lives merit such an opinion but because Jesus claims us as His own, bearing our sin and granting us His righteousness. Locate the various ways God expresses His opinion of us in this passage (for example, v. 1: we are God's "beloved children") and discuss how seeing ourselves in these ways encourages our personal holiness.
2) In verse 5, Paul has strong words for the "sexually immoral." Who is he talking about? As Christians, how should we receive these words? As a warning, an exhortation, or something else?
3) What are some practical applications of God's high standard for our speech to be free of "filthiness" and "crude joking" (v. 4)? Where do you find this sort of conversation -- at work? in your family? in movies? And how can we avoid participating in this sort of talk?
4) What does Paul mean when he commands us to "walk as children of light" (v. 8)? How do you need to accept this challenge and live differently than you are right now?
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