If a person believed and lived the doctrines Paul described in Ephesians 1–3, what difference would it make in his or her life? Would that person look or act differently from other people? Read Ephesians 4–6, look for how Paul described a true disciple of Christ. (Be sure to read the Joseph Smith Translation of Ephesians 4:26.)
Studying the Scriptures
Do two of the following activities (A–D) as you study Ephesians 4–6.
Does it matter how the Church is organized? Copy the following diagram into your notebook and fill in the missing parts as you study Ephesians 4:11–14.
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In your own words explain why the Church must be organized as the Lord directed.
What Is a Disciple of Christ?
Search Ephesians 4:21–5:4. List all of the characteristics you can find in those verses that describe a follower of Jesus Christ. (For example: “put off … the old man” of sin [v. 22] and “be renewed in the spirit” [v. 23].) Ponder which of those characteristics you might need to work on.
What Is the Lord’s Plan for Husbands, Wives, and Children?
If you are a young man, write a paragraph describing what your duty will be as a husband and father. If you are a young woman, write a paragraph describing what your duty will be as a wife and mother. (Use the information in the “Understanding the Scriptures” section to help you.)
Write another paragraph describing your duty as a child to your parents. Explain what you think it means to “obey your parents in the Lord.”
“The Whole Armour of God”
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man in armor
“Loins girt about with truth”
Draw the accompanying illustration of a soldier in your notebook. Then, as you study Ephesians 6:11–17, add to your drawing the pieces of armor and weapons that are described in these verses but are missing from the picture. Be sure to label the armor.
List each piece of armor and explain what it represents and why it is important. (See the “Understanding the Scriptures” section for Ephesians 6:14 for an example of what it means to have “your loins girt about with truth.”)