Eph 1:1 to 2:18

Week 1

Ephesians 1:1-14
Who we are in Christ

Key thoughts

Day

Meditation

Verse

Sun

What are the blessings mentioned in this passage that God bestows upon his children?

1:3 to
1:14

Mon

	When were we chosen?
	For what purpose were we chosen?

1:4

Tue

	What is the big picture of God’s purposes?
	Does God ultimately have his way?

1:10
1:11

Wed

	How do we fit into the scheme of things?
	In this process what does God do, and what do we do?

1:12
1:13

Thu

	Who are we in Christ?
	Are we consciously aware that this is a transaction for eternity?

1:5
2:6

References

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Week 2

Ephesians 1:15-21
First prayer of Ephesians

Key thoughts

Day Meditation Verse

Sun

Would you thank God for the love of the saints in your fellowship?

How can we get to know God better?

1:15
1:17

Mon

Why does Paul use the term "the Spirit of wisdom and revelation"?

What would you call "revelation" in your experience?

1:17

Tue

What does it mean to have your heart "enlightened"?

How would you describe your Christian hope?

1:18

Wed

How would you describe the "power of God"

1:19

Thu

What authority has been bestowed on Christ?

Are we prepared for Christ’s authority in the world to come?

1:20
1:2

References

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Week 3

Ephesians 1:22-23
Biblical world view

Key thoughts

Day Meditation Verse

Sun

What does "under his feet" mean in real terms?

1:22

Mon

How should we relate this verse to other religions?

What is the most important institution that exists?

1:22

Tue

How does this understanding fit with the way we see things daily?

1:23

Wed

How does Jesus fill everything in every way?

1:23

Thu

How should this truth affect the way we relate to our daily life?

1:23

References

Eph 3:9-12; Matt 28:18-20; Heb 2:8-9; Col 1:18-20.

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Week 4

Ephesians 2:1-10
God’s workmanship

Key thoughts

Day Meditation Verse

Sun

How do we acknowledge our former life before Christ?

2:1-3

Mon

Ephesians speaks a lot about Satan - what are some of the synonyms used here?

How does your view of Satan compare with St Paul’s?

2:2

Tue

Do we have rights before God?

Do we deserve salvation?

2:3
2:5-8

Wed

What are the two primary things God has done for us that mentioned here?

What does Paul mean by our being "raised with Christ"

2:5-6
2:6

Thu

How many times is "Grace" mentioned in this passage?

Who should get all the credit for any good outcome in our life?

What have we learnt so far of God’s plans for our life

2:4-10
2:10

2:10

References

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Week 5

Ephesians 2:11-18
Access to God

Key thoughts

Day Meditation Verse

Sun

What are we to remember?

What is the only way we can be brought near to God?

1:11-12
2:13

Mon

Why is the blood of Christ crucial to being brought near to God?

Can we come close to God by our own efforts?

2:13
2:14

Tue

How do you see the significance of the work of Christ as described here?

Do we hold any divisions against others which deny this work of Christ?

2:14-15
2:15-16

Wed

How do your understand the basis of reconciliation in light of these verses?

2:15-16

Thu

What is the basis of access to God?

How does the Trinity function in this verse?

2:18

References

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