Introductory remarks:  We began this particular Ephesians section back in October – for my purposes it begins at 5:15 and continues through 6:10.  Our careful, wise walk (v. 15) leads us down the path into healthy community, lived out as submission to one another (v. 21), which then leads us specifically to women in the commitment (the community/communion) of marriage, and then to men in the commitment (the community/ communion) of marriage, and last week introduced the concept of obedience in community – listening carefully and responding appropriately – which now takes us into some more specific areas of application in specific relationships and connections.  Today we pick up application of last week’s theme word – ‘obey’ – and I invite you to come walk and explore with me again . . .  

• Children –

 

• Dads – (and the principle includes moms too)

 

• Slaves/servants/employees – we show our careful listening to our boss/owner/employer by . . .

 

• Employers/owners/supervisors/managers/bosses – our job is to manage our employees . . .

 
For further study, application and discussion:  Our task for today is to decide how we want to hear and respond to the voice of the Holy Spirit – each of us is in a different position in our life . . . “God’s voice is always the best voice.”  What have you heard the Holy Spirit saying to you today and what are you going to do about it?