1. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
I. “Be followers of God” (vs. 1a).
A. Being a disciple of Jesus means that we follow Him. (Matthew 4:17-20; 9:9; John 1:43).
B. Following Jesus demands we follow certain rules. (Matthew 8:19-22; Mark 8:34-37; John 10:1-5;12:24-26).

2. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
II. “As dear children” (vs. 1b).
A. The follower of Christ is a Child of God. (John 1:11-13).
B. We must live as obedient children. (1 Peter 1:13-16).

3. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
III. “Walk in love” (vs. 2a).
A. Love is the nature of God and His children. (1 John 4:15-16).

4. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
IV. “As Christ also has loved us” (vs. 2b).
A. We love as Jesus loved. (John 15:9-14).

5. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
V. “And given Himself for us” (vs. 2c).
A. “Consider Him who endured...” (Hebrews 12:1-3).

6. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
VI. “An offering and a sacrifice to God” (vs. 2d).
A. We are a living sacrifice. (Romans 12:1-2).

7. Followers of God (Ephesians 5:1,2)
VII. “For a sweet-smelling aroma” (vs. 2e).
A. We must strive to be well pleasing to God. (2 Corinthians 5:6-9).