Observations on life; particularly spiritual

Living for the Lord – Ephesians

Bible studies that include an introduction, context, section headings and open discussion questions. Copy the two pages back to back and fold it in the middle to A5 size so that Prayer comes first and Obey and Share at the end.

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Ephesians teaches that the gospel makes way for a new multi-ethnic family of God, transforming how we live as a new humanity unified in love. Chapters 1-3 are doctrinal (what to know) and Chapters 4-6 are practical (how to behave).

  1. Overview – Read Ephesians 1-6. Watch Bible Project video
  2. God’s grand plan – Ephesians 1:1-10
  3. The believer’s inheritance – Ephesians 1:11-14
  4. Paul’s prayer for spiritual wisdom – Ephesians 1:15-23
  5. Reconciliation with God – Ephesians 2:1-10
  6. Reconciliation with others – Ephesians 2:11-22
  7. The global church – Ephesians 3:1-13
  8. Paul’s prayer for spiritual growth – Ephesians 3:14-21
  9. Unity in the church – Ephesians 4:1-6
  10. Diversity in the church – Ephesians 4:7-16
  11. A new way of life – Ephesians 4:17-24
  12. Following God’s example – Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2
  13. Living holy lives – Ephesians 5:3–7
  14. Being a light in a dark world – Ephesians 5:8–14
  15. Being wise in a foolish world – Ephesians 5:15–21
  16. Relate properly in marriage – Ephesians 5:22-33
  17. Relate properly to others – Ephesians 6:1-9
  18. Strength for spiritual conflict – Ephesians 6:10-17
  19. Keep on praying – Ephesians 6:18-24