CHANGEministry - Ephesians

Study #5 - The Great Imitators

11/14/2016

Focus Verses

Ephesians 5:1-33

Questions To Consider

To what age group are we commended in order to follow God?
1. Ephesians 5:1 (Matthew 5:45)
What is the essence of the heart of the person who is walking in love?
1. Ephesians 5:2
What ways disqualify us from the reception of the free inheritance of God's kingdom?
1. Ephesians 5:3-5 (Romans 6:13, 2 Corinthians 12:21; Colossians 3:5; Matthew 12:35)
Of what deception are we warned to avoid in Ephesians 5:6-7
1. Ephesians 5:6-7
Describe the condition we are in when we are apart from God vs. in Christ?
1. Ephesians 5:8 (Isaiah 9:2; Luke 16:8)
By what indicators or fruits can we prove what is the will of God?
1. Ephesians 5:9-10 (Galatians 5:22; Romans 12:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:21)
How should be, as modern Christians, relate to worldy or destructive behaviors?
1. Ephesians 5:11-12 (Romans 1:24)
By what means is the Christian to reprove the "unfruitful works of darkness"?
1. Ephesians 5:13-14 (John 3:20)
While we all live, what are the two paths upon which we may choose to live?
1. Ephesians 5:15-16 (Ecclesiastes 11:2; John 12:35)
Does God want us to know His will? If so, by what means is it revealed?
1. Ephesians 5:17-18 (Romans 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Proverbs 20:1, Isaiah 5:11)
By what means can we practically be both filled by and reveal the Spirit of God in us?
1. Ephesians 5:19-20 ( Acts 16:25)
What's the basis for the encouragements given to marriages and families in Eph. 5?
1. Ephesians 5:21 (Philippians 2:3)
How are wives to reveal the Spirit of God's love to their husbands?
1. Ephesians 5:22-24 (1 Corinthians 11:3; Colossians 1:18)
How are husbands to reveal the Spirit of God's love to their wives?
1. Ephesians 5:25-30 (Acts 20:28; John 3:5; Titus 3:5; Song of Solomon 4:7)
Can we compare the closeness of a husband & wife to Christ & His church?
1. Ephesians 5:31:32
What is the final evidence that every marriage can be an amazing marriage?
1. Ephesians 5:33

CrossPoints

Study #4 - Putting On The New

11/6/2016

Focus Verses

Ephesians 4:1-32

Questions To Consider

As Christians, how should we approach our vocation and calling?
1. Ephesians 4:1
What is involved in "walking worthy" of our calling?
1. Ephesians 4:2-3 (Acts 20:19; Colossians 3:12)
With so many denominations, how many churches make up the body of Christ?
1. Ephesians 4:4-5 (Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 1:13; Ephesians 1:22-23)
How does Ephesians 4:6 describe the sovereignty of God?
1. Ephesians 4:6 (Malachi 2:10; 1 Corinthians 8:6)
In what way does God's sovereignty impact the gift of God's grace?
1. Ephesians 4:7-10 (1 Corinthians 12:11)
What are some spiritual gifts given as a result of the gifts of God's grace?
1. Ephesians 4:11 (Romans 12:7-8)
Why does God give us spiritual gifts?
1. Ephesians 4:12-13 (Acts 20:28)
What might shake the body of Christ and how should we address it?
1. Ephesians 4:14-15 (Isaiah 28:9-10; Romans 6:17-18)
How does diversity not threaten, but strengthen, the body of Christ?
1. Ephesians 4:16 (Colossians 2:19; Romans 12:6)
What is the condition of a person living apart from Christ?
1. Ephesians 4:17-19 (Romans 1:21; Acts 26:18; Romans 1:24; 1 Peter 4:3)
How did Christ teach us to live in Him?
1. Ephesians 4:20-22 (Romans 6:6; Colossians 2:11; Hebrews 12:1)
What transition is necessary to live a life in and for Christ?
1. Ephesians 4:23-24 (Romans 12:2)
List the other fruits of a person whose mind has been renewed in Christ.
1. Ephesians 4:25-31 (Matthew 12:36; Isaiah 7:13; Zechariah 8:16)
What is the ultimate characteristic of a life of the new man in Christ?
1. Ephesians 4:32 (Matthew 6:14; 2 Corinthians 2:10)

CrossPoints

Study #3 - Christ Confidence

10/27/2016

Focus Verses

Ephesians 3:1-21

Questions To Consider

For whom did Paul have a burden to minister to?
1. Ephesians 3:1
Who taught Paul what he taught?
1. Ephesians 3:2-3
What title/label did Paul give the message he taught?
1. Ephesians 3:4
Did Paul mean his message was never taught or taught in the way it'd been taught?
1. Ephesians 3:5
What is God's desire for the Gentiles according to Ephesians 3::6?
1. Ephesians 3:6
Was Paul's ministry a job, a gift, or a talent?
1. Ephesians 3:7
What was Paul's personal attitude towards service/ministry?
1. Ephesians 3:8
What message/burden did Paul want to make known?
1. Ephesians 3:9-10
Is a Christ an eternal or created entity?
1. Ephesians 3:11
What/who should be the source of the Christian's confidence?
1. Ephesians 3:12-13
What was Paul's prayer for the church at Ephesus?
1. Ephesians 3:14-16
What is the foundation of genuine faith?
1. Ephesians 3:17
What is so vital for believers to know?
1. Ephesians 3:18-19
Describe the impact Ephesians 3:20 should have on our prayer life?
1. Ephesians 3:20

CrossPoints

Study #2 - Made Alive!

10/21/2016

Focus Verses

Ephesians 2:1-22

Questions To Consider

Who was God now made alive to live anew?
1. Ephesians 2:1
Under what authority are we when we live in sins?
1. Ephesians 2:2-3 (Psalm 51:5, Titus 3:3)
What drives God and Christ to decide to make us alive even when we are in our sins?
1. Ephesians 2:4-5 (Romans 10:12)
What is the significance of the concept of "together" in Ephesians 2:5-6?
1. Ephesians 2:5-6
How long does it take for God to reveal to us the riches of His grace and kindness?
1. Ephesians 2:7 (Titus 3:4)
Are we saved by God's grace, our faith, or both?
1. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Romans 3:20; 2 Timothy 1:9; Psalm 143:2; 1 Peter 1:20)
For what purpose were we created and made alive again for?
1. Ephesians 2:10
Why in times past did we have no hope?
1. Ephesians 2:11-12 (Galatians 4:8)
By what authority are sinful human beings reunited with the Holy God?
1. Ephesians 2:13, 18 (Acts 2:39)
Who or what is our peace of mind, and why is it important to know the difference?
1. Ephesians 2:14-15 (Micah 5:2-5: Romans 5:1)
How did Christ legally accomplish the reconciliation of humanity with God?
1. Ephesians 2:16-17 (Colossians 1:20)
Practically speaking, what does it look like to be reconciled with God?
1. Ephesians 2:19-20 (Galatians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 3:9)
If we, like others, choose reconciliation, what do we corporately become a part of?
1. Ephesians 20-22 (1 Peter 2:5)

CrossPoints

Study #1 - The Benefits of Redemption

10/13/2016

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul's Letters

Focus Verses

Ephesians 1:1-23

Questions To Consider

From whom is the book of Ephesians written?
1. Ephesians 1:1
To whom is the book of Ephesians written?
1. Ephesians 1:1 (Revelation 2:1-5)
What is the significance of being "chosen in Him before the foundation of the world"?
1. Ephesians 1:4 (Deuteronomy 7:6-7; Psalm 135;4; Isaiah 41:8-9, 42:1; John 10:16)
What is God's perfect will for our relationship with Him?
1. Ephesians 1:5 (Romans 8:29-30; Jeremiah 3:19; Hosea 1:10; John 1:12)
Who makes us acceptable to be in the presence and relationship with the Godhead?
1. Ephesians 1:6 (Exodus 25:8; John 1:12; Colossians 1:26-27)
Why is it vital to know our redemption/forgiveness is based on the riches of grace?
1. Ephesians 1:7 (Job 33:24; Psalm 130:4; Zechariah 13:1; Matthew 20:28)
Does God miss, equal, or exceed the amount of our need for grace?
1. Ephesians 1:8 (Romans 5, 15, 20)
What does it say about God that His will is that all things are to be in Christ?
1. Ephesians 1:9-10 (Isaiah 2:2-4; Daniel 2:44; Micah 4:1-2)
Why is knowing our inheritance is predestined by God so important?
1. Ephesians 1:11 (Psalm 37:18; Acts 20:32; 26:18; Romans 8:29-30; 1 Peter 1:2)
Is our election to salvation unconditional?
1. Ephesians 1:11 (Ezekiel 18:23-24, 33:12-16; Romans 11:4-6; 2 Peter 2:15-21)
Why is trust essential to belief?
1. Ephesians 1:13-14 (1Peter 2:10; Romans 8:15-17; 2 Corinthians 1:22)
What (2) strengths of the Ephesians is Paul thankful for?
1. Ephesians 1:15-16
Why are wisdom and revelation essential gifts in the process of knowing God?
1. Ephesians 1:17-18 (Psalm 119:18; Isaiah 6;10, 28:10, 29:18)
What historical event of the past most marks God's mighty power to save?
1. Ephesians 1:19-20 (Philippians 3:10; 1 Peter 1:3)
How does Ephesians 1:21-22 detail how God is sovereign (Lord over all)?
1. Ephesians 1;21-22 (Psalm 8:6-8; 1 Chronicles 29:11; 1 Corinthians 15;25-27)
Who is in charge of the church?
1. Ephesians 1:22-23

Cross Points