How does Paul begin and end his letter to the believers in Ephesus? What do we learn about his deepest desires for them? See Ephesians 1:1-2; Ephesians 6:21-24. At the outset of the letter, Paul identifies himself as the author (Ephesians 1:1). Near the middle of the letter, Paul again identifies himself by name, labeling himself “the prisoner of … Continue reading –>
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:17 NKJV I am so happy we will be studying Ephesians, one of my favorite books of the Bible, this quarter. There are many things I love about the book. I love how Paul teaches in … Continue reading –>
Paul wrote Ephesians to be read aloud in the house churches of believers in greater Ephesus. In the intervening years since Paul’s departure, the Christian movement in Ephesus had grown, and the number of house churches had multiplied. For those early believers, it would have been an important event to have Tychicus, the personal representative … Continue reading –>
Welcome to the Third Quarter of 2023 studying the Bible. The book of Ephesians does show us “How to Follow Jesus in Trying Times”: Hymn 623 – I Will Follow Thee, My Saviour, so that our actions will always speak louder than our words. May we all be like Paul, and be ready to Go, Preach … 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 –>
Ephesians: How to Follow Jesus in Trying Times INTRODUCTION In the Epistle to the Ephesians, Paul tells us about the Ephesians themselves. Years after the exciting events of the early days of Christian mission in Ephesus, the Ephesians struggled with the significance of their Christian faith. Paul, once the troubler of the economy of this … Continue reading –>
Read Acts 19:21-20:1. What lessons can we draw from this story? Paul’s witness in the large, sophisticated city of Ephesus was so effective that it impacted an important economic engine for the city, tourism focused on the Temple of Artemis. And what a temple it was! This magnificent structure was composed partly of 127 pillars, … Continue reading –>
What does Paul do on his first visit to Ephesus, at the end of his second missionary journey? (Acts 18:18-21). Ephesus was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire, with a population of about 250,000. It was the capital of one of the Empire’s richest provinces, the province of Asia, which covered much … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Acts 18:18-21; Acts 19:13-20:1; Acts 20:17-38; Ephesians 1:1-2; Ephesians 6:21-24; Ephesians 3:13; Ephesians 1:9-10. Memory Text: “Making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in … Continue reading –>
How to Follow Jesus in Trying Times In the Epistle to the Ephesians, Paul tells us about the Ephesians themselves. Years after the exciting events of the early days of Christian mission in Ephesus, the Ephesians struggled with the significance of their Christian faith. Paul, once the troubler of the economy of this fourth-largest city … Continue reading –>
We’re ending the quarter on a high note. Join us for Lesson 13, Ablaze With God’s Glory. (0)
Continue reading -->Training Boys to Read Bible By Andrew McChesney What is the secret for teaching a child to spend personal time with God? Christian Müller, an Argentine volunteer at a Seventh-day Adventist school in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, surprised me with his answer as we spoke in his home. I was in town to collect mission stories for … Continue reading –>
