Two Sundays ago in Ephesians 6:10-20 we learned about the spiritual war against evil, the absolute necessity of the armor of God, and our utter dependence on God for the strength that only he can provide. Before …
Small group discussion questions for the week of September 4, 2022 (Ephesians 5:22-6:9)
Over the past four Sundays we've been looking at the "household codes" in Ephesians 5:22-6:9, where Paul addresses wives and husbands, children and fathers, and slaves and masters. Before discussing these questions as a …
Small group discussion questions for the week of May 29, 2022 (Ephesians 4:7-16)
This week we're once again looking ahead to the coming passage in Ephesians, with a focus on spiritual gifts. Lord willing, and barring any unforeseen illnesses, national holidays, or blizzards, we'll be in Ephesians …
Small group discussion questions for the week of May 1, 2022 (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Rather than looking back at a previous sermon, this week we're looking ahead to the coming passage in Ephesians. Before discussing these questions as a group, read through Ephesians 3:14-21 together. Note: These …
Small group discussion questions for the week of April 3, 2022 (Psalm 73)
The message this past Sunday was from Psalm 73. Before discussing these questions as a group, read through that Psalm together. For review: Have you had opportunities to do good over the past several weeks since we …
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Small group discussion questions for the week of March 13, 2022 (Ephesians 2:1-10)
The message this past Sunday was from Ephesians 2:1-10. Before discussing these questions as a group, read through the passage together, at least once. For review: If you committed two weeks ago to pray for your …
Small group discussion questions for the week of February 27, 2022 (Ephesians 1:15-23 – hope and inheritance)
The messages on the last two Sundays were from Ephesians 1:15-23, and they focused on two of the three things that Paul is praying for and that he wants us to know: the hope of our calling, and the riches of his glorious …
Small group discussion questions for the week of February 13, 2022 (Ephesians 1:15-23)
The message on Sunday was from Ephesians 1:15-23, where Paul explains his reasons for thanking God, and his prayer and intentions for the Ephesian believers and for all of his readers, including us. Before discussing …
Is the word “Christian” found in the Bible?
I asked the question, "Is the word Christian found in the Bible?" during the sermon a few weeks ago, and the answer I gave was, "Yes, two times." I realized a couple days ago that my answer was wrong, and I should have …
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The value of reading large portions of Scripture, or even entire books, in one sitting
For the past two and a half weeks I've been reading the entire book of Ephesians at least once each day. According to this article from Crossway, an average reader can read the entire book of Ephesians in nineteen …