:  Believers are instructed, admonished and commanded to take a stand against the schemes of the enemy/devil

Paul is about to launch into some teaching on what we call "spiritual warfare"

-first thing he needs them to know, they must be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might...

we will wrap up this passage, Ephesians 5:21-6:9, in which Paul addresses obedience and submission to earthly authority.

He will be addressing the need for believers to be willing to fully comit to living for the Lord

-children are to obey, respect, and honor their parents

-parents are to lovingly nurture, instruct and correct their children

: Ephesians 6:1-4

we will address from Scripture the many misconceptions prevalent in our society regarding gender and marriage

Ephesians 5:22-32

rather than pursue earthly highs...be filled with the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 5:18-20

Scriptures admonishes us to remember all that God has done...and to forget all these things and focus on the present and future...how confusing??? :-)

a comparative look at the seasons of nature and how they relate to the  seasons of life...and...how to live for the Lord in each