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Life Applications and Lessons in the Book of Ephesians – Part 2 (Vol. 98)

We are continuing on in the book of Ephesians. Let’s take a look at some of the life applications and lessons in this wonderful book of the Bible.

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This book has so many great life applications in it that we will actually spend 3 weeks in Ephesians. His Word is so amazing!

Life Applications and Lessons

Ephesians 4:1-3

“Therefore I, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love, diligently keeping the unity of the Spirit with the peace that binds us.” Ephesians 4:1-3

Walk worthy of your calling in:

  • Humility
  • Gentleness
  • Patience
  • Love
  • Unity
  • Peace

This sounds pretty close to the Fruit of the Spirit!

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Ephesians 4:14

“Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit.”
Ephesians 4:14

  • Then we won’t be deceived into believing every new thought, idea, or teaching that comes along, but only the truth!
  • With all of the new technology – AI and ways to manipulate and create pictures, it is easy to put something out there and get it to spread or go viral. Don’t believe everything you read or see (news or social media), and be careful what you share.
  • Everyone can make their ideas sound so real and true. Test everything with the Word. That is the only way to know what is Truth.
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Ephesians 4:22-23

“You took off your former way of life, the old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires; you are being renewed in the spirit of your minds;” Ephesians 4:22-23

  • Desires begin in the mind. When people have deceitful desires, they deceive or trick them into believing that these desires are good or of benefit. In the end, they are the opposite – a deadly trap. People can justify almost anything.
  • The scripture says that we “Took Off” the former way of life with the corrupt desires. 
  • Not only does new life allow us to take off the former way of life, but it renews the spirit of our minds to a new way of thinking!
  • Remember, desires begin in the mind. When our minds are renewed, our thoughts and desires are renewed!
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Ephesians 4:24

“…you put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth.” Ephesians 4:24

Just like you “Took Off” the old self, you “Put On” the new self! Replace it.

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Ephesians 4:25-32

Results of Taking off the old self and putting on the new (with the Lord’s help):

  • Put off:
    • Lying
    • Being angry and sinning in that anger
    • Stealing
    • Foul language
    • Grieving the Holy Spirit
    • Bitterness
    • Anger & Wrath
    • Shouting
    • Slander
    • Malice
  • Put on:
    • Truth
    • Not letting the sun go down on your anger
    • Honest work
    • Share with anyone in need
    • Using words to build others up
    • Kindness
    • Compassion
    • Forgiveness

Life Applications and Lessons in Bible Study

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Life Applications and Lessons Resources

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If you have joined me recently, these daily life applications from the Bible are examples of some of the comments I am writing in the Bibles I am giving to my grandchildren when they graduate from high school. Click here to see the post where I explain this eternal gift idea. I want to give them all the resources I can to use in today’s world!

Some of My Favorite Bible Study Resources

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Related Post

Life Applications and Lessons from Ephesians – Part 1

I hope you will join us next week as we finish reading the book of Ephesians. Please share any encouragement and lessons you have learned this week. I love to hear your thoughts.

Until next week…

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  1. Ephesians is the perfect follow up to Galatians, Susan! I love all these nuggets of wisdom and how they apply to our daily lives. I think all the time about how AI is changing things and how seeking His truth is important now more than ever. Thanks for always giving us your best sweet friend, CoCo

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