287. How Rich We Are!

Open It

1. *For what do you thank God on a daily basis?

Explore It

1. *What motivated Paul to pray for the Ephesians? (1:15–16)

2. What did Paul ask God to give to the Ephesian Christians? (1:17)

3. What is the purpose of having wisdom and revelation? (1:17)

4. *Why did Paul ask that the Ephesians’ hearts would continue to be enlightened? (1:18)

5. What kind of help is available to all Christians? (1:19–20)

6. How is God’s power at work in all creation? (1:21)

7. How does God’s power reach across time? (1:21)

8. *What did God place under Christ’s control? (1:22)

9. What appointment did God give Christ? (1:22)

10. What is the church’s relationship to Christ? (1:22–23)

Get It

1. *How did Paul support the Ephesian Christians?

2. How can you encourage growth in other Christians?

3. *The Ephesians showed faith in Christ and love for one another; what qualities distinguish your Christian walk?

4. How do you know that Christ’s power is sufficient for your life?

5. How does the knowledge of God’s authority and control make you secure?

6. When did you last express a prayer of thanks for other saints?

Apply It

1. Since God’s power is available to you, what do you need to do to take hold of it this week?

2. *What people in need could you remember in your prayers this week?