The Living Christ

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The Living Christ

• A Study in the Book of Ephesians

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Review

• Ephesians 2 1-10 God saved people INDIVIDUALLY
  by his grace.
• Ephesians 2 11-22 God RECONCILED them (Jews and
  Gentiles) to each other as well as Christ.
• Ephesians 3 Paul unpacks the MYSTERY now
  revealed.

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In Groups

• SKs left Ephesians 3 1-13
• SKs right Ephesians 3 14-21
• - What are the issues, themes, or questions that
  are raised in this reading?

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Vs. 1-13

• Paul seemingly INTERRUPTS himself mid-thought in
  verse 1.
• Verses 2-12 are a PARENTHETICAL thought to help
  make his point that Gentiles as well as Jews
  are HEIRS IN GODS FAMILY.

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Vs. 1-13

• What is the mystery?
• That through the gospel, Gentiles are HEIRS just
  like the Jews.
• Paul exercises HUMILITY in verses 7-9 when he
  describes himself as the last in the least.

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Vs. 1-13

• Vs 12 We are to approach God with FREEDOM and
  CONFIDENCE because of Gods ACCOMPLISHMENT in
  Christ.

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In Groups

• As each other and answer this question
• If you could pray for the church today, what
  would you pray for?

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Vs. 14-21

• Vs. 14 Pauls action to KNEEL suggests great
  emotion and REVERENCE when understood in context
  they would have prayed STANDING UP!

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Vs. 14-21

• This prayer is one of COMPREHENSION that Gods
  people will begin to comprehend the love of
  Christ.