Sunday School Lesson August 23, 2020

Subject: We Strengthen One Another

The Point: We strengthen one another to live as God desires.

The Passage: Ephesians 5:8-21

Study The Bible: Ephesians 5:8-14

1). We can help one another stand against the sinful ways of the world.

8. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light—
9. for the fruit of the light consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth—
10. testing what is pleasing to the Lord.
11. Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, but instead expose them.
12. For it is shameful even to mention what is done by them in secret.
13. Everything exposed by the light is made visible,
14. for what makes everything visible is light. Therefore it is said: Get up, sleeper and rise up from the dead and Christ will shine on you.

Lasting truths from Ephesians 5:8-14

• Christians can help others stand against deeds of darkness.
• Christians shine light on the glory of God and point others to Him.

Ephesians 5:15-17

2). We can help one another make wise use of our time.

15. Pay careful attention, then, to how you live—not as unwise people but as wise—
16. making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
17. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Lasting truths from Ephesians 5:15-17

• Christians can help one another make wise use of our time.
• Christians can help others break free from the wisdom of the world.

Ephesians 5:18-21

3). We strengthen one another as we’re filled with the Spirit and live in mutual submission.

18. And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit:
19. speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord,
20. giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
21. submitting to one another in the fear of Christ.

Lasting truths from Ephesians 5:18-21

• Christians should live in submission to the Holy Spirit in order to be in a position to strengthen one another.
• Those under the control of the Spirit express joy and gratitude in their relationship to God and to each other.
• Those under the control of the Spirit also submit themselves to one another.

Live It Out

As you reflect on this session, respond to the following questions.

1. What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping Christians strengthen one another?
2. What are some of the time wasters that help Christians from strengthening others?
3. What are some practical ways that Christians can help those who have trapped by sin?