1. Putting On The New Man: Ephesians 4-5

2. 2013 Monthly Theme Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro) Feb: Speak Truth Mar: Be Angry, Do Not Sin Apr: Work Hard, Perform What Is Good May: Words Good For Edification Jun: Forgive Each Other Jul: Walk In Love Aug: The Power That Works Within Us Sep: Give Thanks Oct: Understand The Will Of The Lord Nov: Expose Unfruitful Deeds Of Darkness Dec: Preserve Unity

3. 2013 Monthly Theme Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro) Feb: Speak Truth Mar: Be Angry, Do Not Sin Apr: Work Hard, Perform What Is Good May: Words Good For Edification Jun: Forgive Each Other Jul: Walk In Love Aug: The Power That Works Within Us Sep: Give Thanks Oct: Understand The Will Of The Lord Nov: Expose Unfruitful Deeds Of Darkness Dec: Preserve Unity

4. Putting On The New Man: Ephesians 4-5 Give Thanks

5. Observations From The Text

6. Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)

7. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction

8. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting”

9. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression:

10. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality

11. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality –Any impurity

12. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality –Any impurity –Greed

13. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality –Any impurity –Greed –Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting

14. Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: actions --> thoughts --> speech –Immorality –Any impurity –Greed –Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting

15. Observations From The Text Solution:

16. Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks”

17. Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25

18. Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25 –Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5)

19. Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25 –Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5) –1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give thanks”

20. Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25 –Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5) –1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give thanks” –Phil. 4:6-7, “the peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds”

21. Reasons To Give Thanks

22. 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places

23. Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ

24. Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship

25. Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings

26. Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity

27. Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man

28. Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man 1:6,12,14; 2:7; 3:10,21, ultimate purpose