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Key Thought: The analogy of the church’s faithfulness to Christ is a model for the wife’s loyalty and submission to her husband. September 2, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 5:21, 28-30. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What does Paul mean … Continue reading –>
Key Thought In Ephesians 5, Paul contrasts what pagans and believers value. Believers need to forget about partying and focus on all that is good, right, and true. August 26, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 5:1-10. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought Paul writes that believers have experienced a complete transformation. The old man has become new. It includes a renewal of the mind. August 19, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4:20-24. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. How does Paul … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: One way we foster unity is by being active parts of the body and contributing to its health and growth. August 12, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4:1-10. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. How does Paul encourage believers … Continue reading –>
Key Thought Paul tells us in Ephesians that we need more than just a shallow experience with God to be laborers together with God; we should seek for a deep spiritual understanding of the things of God. August 5, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 3:1-6. Ask class members to share a short thought … Continue reading –>
Key Thought Paul here sees the cross of Christ as destroying walls and barriers that shut out, alienate, and separate Jews and Gentiles. July 29, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:11,12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What does Paul accent … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Here Paul contrasts our sinful existence with the blessings of God’s solution and celebrates the basis of salvation in the grace and creative work of God. July 22, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:1-3. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Prayers of praise and thanksgiving are essential in the Christian life. We need to experience the power of Christ in the life so we can live our lives freely in Him. July 15, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:15-23. 3:14-21. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Paul’s opening makes Ephesians especially valuable in modeling how to worship God and praise Him for the many blessings He has provided. July 8, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:7,8. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What does redemption … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The book of Ephesians was written to cope with the influence of the magic of sinister powers. Paul points to Christ as the one with superior strength. July 1, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 19:13-20. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
