Posted in June 2011

Ephesians - 3:1-13

Series: Ephesians

Exegetical Outline This mystery was revealed by God to Paul: in Christ the Gentiles are fully included in God’s family. (1-7) The grace given to Paul was to proclaim Christ to the Gentiles and shed light on this mystery. (8-13) Application Outline God wants to reveal Himself to us. God reveals Himself to us so we can respond to His direction for our life. The Big Idea: God wants to reveal Himself to us so we can respond to Him in relationship. Questions: 1. In your own words, what is “the mystery of Christ” that Paul is referring to? 2. Have you ever felt ...

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Ephesians - 2:11-22

Series: Ephesians

Discussion Questions:1.       Imagine your life far away from Christ, “without hope and without God” (verse 12). Describe what your life might look like or feel like in that scenario. Considering the reality that you are actually near to God in Christ, what kind of response does that create in you – both vertically (toward God) and horizontally (toward people)?2.       Where have you seen or experienced “dividing walls of hostility” in the world and/or in your own life?3.       Are there people ...

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