Ephesians - 3rd Quarter 2023

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10 How can the message of Ephesians be summarized? From prison, Paul sets forth a vision of God’s Christ-centered plan for the fullness of time and the church’s role in it.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3 What does it mean to you that through Christ’s atoning sacrifice you are forgiven and redeemed? What if you feel that you are unworthy of it? (Hint: you are unworthy; that’s the whole point of the cross.)

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20 Why is it important always to thank God in prayer for what you have to be thankful for?

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 Who hasn’t experienced just how corrupted our own nature is, even after we have given ourselves to Jesus? What should this teach us about how important it is that we cling to Him every moment of our lives?

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-14 How might your church play a positive role in actualizing the unifying work Christ already has accomplished on the cross? How might you participate in that work?

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21 How can we learn to trust God and His ways amid what can be very trying circumstances?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12 Paul’s picture of a healthy, unified body helps us understand God’s goal for us: to be parts of a fruitful church united in Christ.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24 Think about the power of your words. How can you use them to be uplifting, encouraging, and faith-building?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17 What are some of the “empty words” that in our day and age we need to be wary of? What strategies might believers today employ to “discern what is pleasing to the Lord”

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27 Paul cites the example of Jesus to both wives and husbands. What can you learn from Jesus about loving those in your own family circle?

Scripture: Ephesians 6:9 Practicing Supreme Loyalty to Christ

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11 What should Paul's warning that we fight not against flesh and blood but against supernatural enemies teach us about where our only hope of victory is?

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17 In what ways can we, as a corporate body, work together in the great controversy, in order to help each other in our struggles against evil, in whatever form it comes?

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10 What important truths embedded in Ephesians should continue to shape our lives as believers?