Paul concludes his prayer report with a doxology, a brief, poetic statement of praise to God. For what does he praise God? Ephesians 3:20-21. Paul has been recording his prayers for believers (Ephesians 3:14-19). Now he prays directly and powerfully. Paul’s doxology raises two questions: 1. Does the passage inappropriately elevate the church, placing it on a par … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->Compare Paul’s earlier prayer request, Ephesians 1:16-19, with his plea for believers in Ephesians 3:14-19. In what ways are the two requests similar? Behind the English translations of Ephesians 3:14-15, is an important play on words. When Paul says that he bows before “the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named” (ESV), he is exploring … Continue reading –>
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself … Continue reading –>
What does Paul say about God and the actions of God in Ephesians 3:7-13? Paul again lays claim to being a “minister” through “the gift of God’s grace” (Ephesians 3:7, ESV; compare Ephesians 3:1-2). This gift, like the gospel itself, is not granted because of the worth of the recipient, but through God’s grace. Paul underlines this point by … Continue reading –>
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. With all that Paul writes to us in Ephesians, we are encouraged to say Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 so that … 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 –>
Lesson 6 *July 29-August 4 The Mystery of the Gospel SABBATH AFTERNOON Read for This Week’s Study: Ephesians 3:1-21 ; Job 11:5-9 ; Ezekiel 43:13-16 ; Amos 7:7-8 ; Revelation 11:1-2 . Memory Text: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that … Continue reading –>
What is the mystery that has been entrusted to Paul? Ephesians 3:1-6. As you study Ephesians 3:1-6, note the following: First, Paul writes this part of the letter specifically to Gentile believers in the house churches of Ephesus (Ephesians 3:1). Second, Paul claims to be the recipient of something he labels “the stewardship of God’s grace,” given to him … Continue reading –>
Read Ephesians 3:1-21. As you do so, identify one or two main themes. What major points does Paul make? Ephesians chapter 3 displays an interesting structure. Paul begins the chapter with these words: “For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles” (Ephesians 3:1, NKJV). Then, he breaks off for what turns … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Ephesians 3:1-21; Job 11:5-9; Ezekiel 43:13-16; Amos 7:7-8; Revelation 11:1-2. Memory Text: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and … Continue reading –>
