April 7, 2024
Series: Ephesians
Teacher: Daniel Broyles
Ephesians 4:1–3
[1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Big Truth:
Jesus Followers Walk According To His Calling
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Walk
[1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
Ephesians 2:1–3
[1] And you were dead in the trespasses and sins [2] in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—[3] among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Their Calling
[1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Walk With Humility And Gentleness
[2] with all humility and gentleness, …
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Walk With Patience In Love
[2] … with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Big Idea:
Jesus Followers Walk With Eagerness
[3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Additional References
- 1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. - 2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. - Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. - Hebrews 10:25
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. - 1 Timothy 5:1
Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, - Colossians 1:9–10
[9] And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, [10] so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; - Colossians 2:6–7
[6] Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, [7] rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. - 1 Thessalonians 2:11–12
[11] For you know how, like a father with his children, [12] we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. - Philippians 1:27
[27] Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, … - Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. - Matthew 5:38–42
[38] “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ [39] But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. [41] And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. [42] Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:14–18
[14] And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. [15] See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. - Romans 8:15
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” - Revelation 21:8
But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death. - Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. - 2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. - Hebrews 4:11
Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. - 2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. - 2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.
The life to which we have been called is not our own. Our life is in Jesus. Memorize Ephesians 2:10 – For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Walk with all humility and gentleness. See yourself and others as God sees you. Walk, yielding your will to the defining authority of the Creator.
Burdened to make every step of your walk a good work that builds up the church in Christlikeness, and maintains the unity of the Spirit.
To live in the full expression of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace to which we have been called in Jesus.