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14: Ephesians in the Heart – Teaching Plan

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Key Thought : Paul’s writings to the Ephesians has a greater scope and reach. Paul was writing to believers everywhere. His messages were meant to reach our world and thought.
September 30, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:4.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
  2. If God chose us before the foundation of the world, what does that tell you about His foreknowledge?
  3. Personal Application: How do you react to the thought that God not only knew you before you were born but that He had chosen you to be saved and to live with Him throughout eternity? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Does this mean God chose some to be saved and some to be lost, or did He choose everyone to be saved? How can I take this personally when it seem either universally or personally selected?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 3.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. Is it both exciting and important to be a part of God’s church? Why or why not?
  3. Personal Application: What kinds of barriers between believers exist in our church that should not be there? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why don’t we see the power in our lives to go exceedingly, abundantly above what we ask or think? Is the power not there? Are we asking incorrectly? Or is it because we haven’t tapped the power? Do we lack faith? The promise is there. Why haven’t we seen it?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What things does Paul tell believers to stop doing, and what things does he tell believers to do
  3. Personal Application: What are ways that we can contribute to the unity of our church, both at the local and worldwide levels? Why is it important to do what we can? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why do many churches believe in pastors, teachers, and evangelists; but not in prophets? These are gifts to help pring unity in the faith, to perfect the saints, and to edify the body.” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 5.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. How does Paul ask us to live out the gospel in our relationship with others?
  3. Personal Application: How can we walk in love as imitators of God in our lives? What hindrances do we face in that kind of walk? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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  1. 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:4. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
    The words "chosen" & "before the foundation of the world" are immensely profound to me.

    If God chose us before the foundation of the world, what does that tell you about His foreknowledge?
    He is omniscient.

    Personal Application: How do you react to the thought that God not only knew you before you were born but that He had chosen you to be saved and to live with Him throughout eternity? Share your thoughts.
    It is overwhelming. I feel honoured and humble at the same time. I have to ask myself, why me ? & why not someone else ? It is truly wonderful though & at the same time I genuinely feel sad for the "others" & wonder why God allowed this to happen.

    Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Does this mean God chose some to be saved and some to be lost, or did He choose everyone to be saved? How can I take this personally when it seem either universally or personally selected?” How would you respond to your relative?
    Not all people are God's children. I refer to King Jesus Christ's words in Matthew 13:38,39. In Matthew 7:15-20 He tells us who to be aware of. In Matthew 7:21-23 He tells us about the excluded people. In Matthew 7:24-27 He tells us what happens to those who listen and obey His words and who don't.

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  2. 2. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 3.
    Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
    To me, it is “…ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” in Ephesians 3:19. King Jesus Christ’s words in Matthew 5:48 drive me towards this end.

    Is it both exciting and important to be a part of God’s church? Why or why not?
    It is. I am enabled to help people into the kingdom as well (Matthew 4:19).

    Personal Application: What kinds of barriers between believers exist in our church that should not be there? Share your thoughts.
    Prejudice. I refer to King Jesus Christ’s words in Matthew 5:44 for guidance as to what is required of me. “…Love your enemies…”

    Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why don’t we see the power in our lives to go exceedingly, abundantly above what we ask or think? Is the power not there? Are we asking incorrectly? Or is it because we haven’t tapped the power? Do we lack faith? The promise is there. Why haven’t we seen it?” How would you respond to your friend?
    To access the power of God, a person needs access to The Holy Spirit. In order to access it requires humility (King Jesus Christ in Matthew 11:29) and repentance (King Jesus Christ in Matthew 4:17).

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  3. 3. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4.
    Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
    “With all lowliness and meekness…”, Ephesians 4:2 is confirmed by King Jesus Christ in Matthew 11:29.

    What things does Paul tell believers to stop doing, and what things does he tell believers to do
    Don’t sin (Ephesians 4:26) & Resist the devil (Ephesians 4:27).

    Personal Application: What are ways that we can contribute to the unity of our church, both at the local and worldwide levels? Why is it important to do what we can? Share your thoughts.
    I visit all types of churches. This weekend was my 53rd church visit since becoming a Christian on the 10th of May 2013. I am 46 years old now and will do this until my last breath (or if He instructs me otherwise, whichever comes first J )

    Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why do many churches believe in pastors, teachers, and evangelists; but not in prophets? These are gifts to help [b]ring unity in the faith, to perfect the saints, and to edify the body.” How would you respond to your relative?
    I heed King Jesus Christ’s words in Matthew 7:15-20.

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  4. 4. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 5.
    Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
    Ephesians 5:1 confirms King Jesus Christ’s words in Matthew 18:3 & 11:29. Be converted and be humble & innocent as a little child.

    How does Paul ask us to live out the gospel in our relationship with others?
    Lovingly in Ephesians 5:2 & King Jesus Christ gives firm instruction in Matthew 5:44.

    Personal Application: How can we walk in love as imitators of God in our lives? What hindrances do we face in that kind of walk? Share your thoughts.
    I personally don’t like the word “imitators”. King Jesus Christ requires us to “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” in Matthew 5:48.

    Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
    The call to humility spoken of by King Jesus Christ in Matthew 11:29 (as re-emphasised by Ephesians 4:2) will be the message that I share with all that I come into contact with.

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  5. A very inspiring summary of these week's lesson and actually a summary to the book of ephesians. I feel so absorbed in it and would like to continue sturdying these book as written by paul to the ephesians. It's so applicable in today's world.

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  6. 1. As I studied this lesson, I was made aware of how often we as members of God and His church have failed to be loving and kind to one another. I saw in my character a flaw of haughtiness, wherein when I sense an offense I often strive to offend the opponent/person who offended me. The lesson brought me to the realization of humility in allowing my Creator to give me the power to look beyond the enemy/offender and pray for their deliverance. I pray for God’s strength in achieving this correction in my character.

    2. I also saw the division in our churches, wherein we could be more loving and helpful to one another outside of when we congregate for worship on the Sabbath. I have given considerate to a solution, but I need help in how to carry it forward. If possible I would like to speak with you or someone about this possibility. Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to share.

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