Q6
EPHESIANS 3 v 1-21
Session 5: November 11th
Bible study
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Q2
Q3
Verses 1-13
From verses 1-6, what is the ‘mystery’ that God has revealed to Paul?
What is the significance of this revelation for Paul?
In what ways are you aware that you need the Holy Spirit’s power to make
your life more pleasing to Christ?
(v17-19) Request 2: that the Christians, may be able to more fully comprehend and
experience Christ’s love for them, so that they may grow to Christian maturity.
Q7
If we really understood Christ’s love for us, what difference would it make?
What does God want us to be like?
From verses 7-11, what was Paul’s role in God’s purposes for the gospel?
What is the role of the church in God’s purposes?
Verse 12: What does this verse tell us about the gospel?
Prayer time
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Verses 14-21
(vv20-21) Praise to God, who is fully able to do all this by his power working in us,
who is glorified in the church and in Jesus for ever!
Q8
How confident is Paul that God can do what he asks?
Q9
What challenges or encourages you in this passage for your:
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Praying?
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Growth in Christian maturity?
(v16-17) Request 1: for the strengthening power of the Holy Spirit in the inner lives
of Christians – that Christ would be increasingly ‘at home’ there.
Q4
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in these verses?
Q5
If these are Christians Paul is writing to, why does he pray that Christ would
dwell in their hearts?
What changes will you make?