286. The Riches of God's Grace

Open It

1. How do you usually respond when someone compliments you?

2. *What blessings have you received recently?

Explore It

2. To whom was the letter addressed? (1:1)

3. What greetings did Paul extend to the believers at Ephesus? (1:2)

4. *How has God blessed believers? (1:3)

5. When did God’s work of election take place? (1:4)

6. What is the purpose of God’s election? (1:4)

7. What did God determine beforehand for those who believe in Christ? (1:5)

8. What is the goal of God’s election? (1:6)

9. What is redemption? (1:7)

10. *What does the work of Christ do for the believer? (1:7)

11. What has God given the believer? (1:8–10)

12. When will everything be brought together? (1:10)

13. How did God’s plan include people of different cultures? (1:11–12)

14. *What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those called to receive spiritual blessings in Christ? (1:13–14)

Get It

1. What are spiritual blessings?

2. *In everyday language, how would you describe the spiritual blessings given to you?

4. How should knowing that you were chosen to be in the family of God affect your involvement in evangelism?

5. What has Christ done on our behalf?

6. How have you benefited from the grace of God?

7. *For what work of God on your behalf are you most thankful? Why?

8. Why did God do this amazing work for us?

Apply It

1. *How can you say thank you to God this week for what He has done for you?

2. What do you need to do differently to live for the praise of God’s glory this week?

3. In the days ahead, how can you share with other people those blessings God has given you?