Study Guide Prepared by: John McVay

Key Texts: Eph 6:1-9

Key Questions

What principles should we use in interpreting and applying the counsels of Paul’s “household code” in Ephesians 5:21-6:9? See the “Excursus,” below.

What “grand substitution” does Paul ask slaves to make? (See Wednesday’s lesson) Since slave masters were active agents of an immoral institution, why didn’t Paul simply dismiss them from the church?

In considering how to apply Paul’s counsel to children and parents and to slaves and slave masters, Friday’s lesson offers five challenging questions to be considered. Which of those questions do you find most pressing and ...