God is calling you to unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Jesus it Your assignment is to it Because it reflects the of God Himself Why is this so hard? Ephesians 4:7 Other believers are from you What makes this so beautiful? Ephesians 4:11-16 It us It us It us HomeGroup Questions: Can you think of a time when unity came easily for you in a relationship or community? What made it so effortless? What, from your experience, makes unity difficult to maintain? What obstacles do believers face in the Christian community? Read Ephesians 4:1-16 and review the outline. What stood out for you? Ephesians 4:3 calls us to “make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit.” Why is it significant that our job is to keep unity, rather than create it? How does the unity Jesus secured for us reflect the very nature of God (see vss. 4-6)? God made the body of Christ so diverse. It is made up of all kinds of people who are very different from one another. How can we shift our mindset to see these differences not as barriers but as opportunities for growth? How have you seen the beauty of people with differing passions and giftings in action within the church? How has it “unburdened” you (allowing you to realize you don’t need to participate in everything God is doing)? Since the Bible likens the people of God to the parts of the human body, what part are you? How can your group pray for you?