Discussion Questions:
Scripture Memory
Our church-wide scripture memory this year will be selected passages from Ephesians. This is a great opportunity to dive deep into the goodness God has for us from Paul’s letter.
Sermon Overview
The main idea of this week’s sermon is to praise the God who sovereignly works and seals. God has worked in a way that secures our future perfect union with him by working out things according to his will and by giving us a down payment in the Holy Spirit.
Digging Deeper
· God wants us, his children, to know and rejoice in the truth that in Christ we have a glorious inheritance. What effect do you think this truth should have on us in our day-to-day lives?
· We can be confident that this future inheritance is going to come through because (1) God has predestined us for it and (2) God sovereignly works all things according to his will. How do these reasons for confidence strike you? Do they strengthen your faith in what God will do for you in the future? How so?
· How is the Holy Spirit described in verses 13-14? What do these terms mean?[1]
· Are there things that make you wonder if God is going to come through on his promise of inheritance? If so, what are they?
· Even if you believe that there is a great inheritance from God in the future, it can be easy to forget about it week in and week out. How can we as a Gospel Community remind each other of this monumental truth?
· God tells us about our inheritance so that we trust, love, and praise him with all we have. Why do you think enjoying and praising God is so important to God? What’s in it for God? What’s in it for you?
Take It Home
· What is one thing you want to take away, remember, do, or change in light of this week’s sermon and discussion?
Prayer Requests
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