TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS
Read Ephesians 1:1-10. What is God’s Word saying to you in this passage? What is God’s heart for His people?
In verse 1, Paul speaks of being an apostle “by the will of God.” Why do you think this was important for him to emphasize? What was his life like before Christ and how did the Lord change him?
Why is it important to know that every Christian is a saint? Have you ever viewed yourself as a saint? Why or why not is it difficult to see yourself (and others!) as a saint?
Are there any believers in your life that you have trouble treating as a saint? How would Jesus want to change our hearts?
Grace is the foundation and beginning of our faith, and Peace is the fulfillment and the end of our faith. Describe how both grace AND peace are being worked out in your life (i.e. Do you see it working, is it non-existent, is it easy or hard, do you have trouble giving or receiving grace and peace- or both?)
“ALL IN” is the series title. The 1st half of Ephesians tells us who we are IN CHRIST, and the 2nd half tells us how to be “ALL IN” in living it out. Name one or two ways that you can focus on being “In” Christ, and one or two ways on how you can live out your faith… All In.
All In #1 - A Study in the book of Ephesians
Ephesians 1:1-2
September 15, 2019 • Jason Carson
ALL IN #51 Ephesians 6:17b
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TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS As a review of the whole passage, read Ephesians 6:10-17. What is God’s Word saying to you in this passage? What have you learned? What sticks out? What has helped you? Discuss the sword of the Spirit. Why is this such a critical piece in the armor of God? What does it do for you? What does it protect you from? How is it an offensive weapon? Name one situation/ trial you are going through currently in life right now, and discuss HOW you can apply the Word of God to that situation (Ps. 119:105). Have the group share specific Bible verses that can be applied to each person’s circumstances. Read Matthew 4:1-11. Break down the 3 temptations Jesus faced, and how they are similar to things we face on a daily basis. Discuss how Jesus responded to each temptation. How is the Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word) useful to you? (There’s dozens and dozens of answers- have each person in the group share at least one!) As we have gone through each of the 6 pieces in the armor of God (belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the Gospel of peace, helmet of salvation, shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit)… have each group member pick one of those items that they would like prayer for in this upcoming season.