Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 10

We finished our study of Ephesians this week with a discussion on the Armor of God and the importance of recognizing that God’s own helmet (His salvation) and sword (His word) have been offered to us. We can surely stand against the enemy with the strength of His might!
Thanks again to Charles Talbert, a great [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 9

The topic of submission is not easy. Many of us, including Christians, are resistant to the idea of being a submissive wife, child, or employee. But it is exceedingly important that we realize the purpose of Godly submission, and the blessings that God provides when we willingly place ourselves in the submissive roles that He [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 8

This week we continued looking at what putting on the “new self” looks like according to Ephesians. While the aspects of the new self in Ephesians 4 are ”horizontal” or about relating with each other (speaking the truth, letting go of anger, helping others in need, building each other up with your words, and forgiving one another), the [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 7

What exactly does “putting on the new self” look like? According to Ephesians 4, it looks like speaking the truth, letting go of anger, helping others in need, building each other up with your words, being gentle and sensitive with each other, and forgiving as thoroughly as Christ forgave you. Can we do it? When [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 6

We jumped into the wonderful teaching of Ephesians Chapter 4 tonight by discussing the themes of unity and diversity in the body of Christ. We can grow in our appreciation of each Christian’s diverse spiritual gifts when we remember that Christ’s provision of these gifts is for the growth and maturity of the body!
Ephesians 4: 1-16 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A.      [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 5

We finished up the first half of Ephesians tonight with a great discussion on the “mystery” of Christ as well as the implications of needing strength to understand the full dimensions of Christ’s infinite love. His riches are unsearachable and His love surpasses knowledge! Amen.
Ephesians 3: 1-21
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A.      Digression #2, Intercession #2, and a Doxology
1.       Digression [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 4

Tonight we discussed the body of Christ and the reconciliation provided by the cross as part of Grace Chapel’s larger discussion currently going on about community. Ephesians describes how this reconciliation is both “horizontal” and “vertical,” which can help us recognize the many ways that God is reconciling the whole of creation to Himself. Praise [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 3

Tonight was a rich discussion of God’s power at work in Christ and in Christians. How humbling to realize that our salvation allows us to participate in the power of Christ over sin and the powers of the enemy. Can we ever truly comprehend such a mystery?
Ephesians 1:15-2:10
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A.      Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Digression #1
1.       Organization
a.       Normal Greek [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 2

Wow.  What an awesome conversation about predestination tonight at Bible study!  I am so thankful for a group of women who value the discussion of these sensitive and sometimes difficult issues of faith.
Following are lesson notes from Week 2 and homework questions for Week 3. May we rejoice that not only has God blessed us [...]

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Ephesians Bible Study ~ Week 1

We kicked off our study of Ephesians tonight at Grace Chapel! Thanks to the awesome women who braved the freezing temperatures to gather in the Geneva House for time in God’s word.
Following are lesson notes from Week 1 and homework questions for Week 2. I hope that you can join us in person or on-line [...]

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