Ephesians
The Warrior - Part 2 (1-9-22)
January 9, 2022 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 6:13–23
Questions: 1. How is each piece of the armor found in Jesus Christ? Explain. 2. How does the armor of God allow you to stand firm? Explain. Further Discussion: Read verses 10 and 13. How does the strength of God and the armor of God work together? Consider: Where do you struggle to stand firm? What piece of armor can help you with that? Explain how. 3. Read verses 18-20. How does prayer put you in the fight? Give examples. Further Discussion: Why is prayer essential to a relationship with Jesus Christ? Explain. Consider: Have you ever struggled with prayer? Why or why not? What are some ways we can see prayer working? Give examples. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for putting on the armor of God? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.
The War - Part 1 (1-2-22)
January 2, 2022 • Justin Cheely • Ephesians 6:10–12
1. Do you believe that there is a spiritual war taking place all around us? Why or why not? 2. What are some ways that the devil schemes against us? Explain. 3. How do we tap into “the strength of our God and the power of His might”? Explain. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for engaging in the spiritual war all around us? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.
Survive to Thrive (12-12-21)
December 12, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Jeremiah 29:4–14
Questions: There are 2 goals to these questions: Biblical Understanding and Heart Change. We want to understand God’s Word at an intellectual level, but we don’t want to just hold it at arms length as a concept. We also want it to change our lives and transform our hearts. Let these questions read you, challenge you, and convict you so that you can have the freedom to be the man or woman God has called you to be. 1. Read verse 4. Why is it important to recognize that God has placed you in your town and your neighborhood for a unique purpose? 2. Read verses 5-6. Why do you think God wants His people to multiply in the city they are in and not decrease? Explain. 3. Read verse 7. What do you think God means when He says “In [the city’s] welfare you will find your welfare”? Explain your answer. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: How will you partner with theCHURCH or the RE:center in order to seek the welfare of our city? What are you going to do? How are you going to do it? When are you going to do it? Write it down in a journal and share it with the group.
A Gospel Marriage (12-5-21)
December 5, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 5:22–33
Questions: 1. Read verses 22-24. Why does this command for wives seem to go against our culture today? 2. Read verses 25-32. How is marriage a picture of the gospel? Explain. 3. Read verses 25 and 33. How can a husband love his wife the way that Christ loved the church? Explain your answer. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How does Ephesians 5:22-33 challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about your role as a husband or wife needs to change? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for change? What are you going to do, how are you going to do it, and when are you going to do it? Write it down in a journal and share it with the group.
A Clear Walk (11-28-21)
November 28, 2021 • Justin Cheely • Ephesians 5:15–21
Questions: 1. Read verses 15-16. Why is there such a desperate need for clarity in our world today? Explain. 2. Read verses 17-18. According to what we’ve learned so far in Ephesians, what is “the will of the Lord”? Explain. 3. Read verses 19-21. What are the three marks of a Spirit-filled life here in these verses? 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How does Ephesians 5:15-21 challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about your character needs to change? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for change? What are you going to do, how are you going to do it, and when are you going to do it? Write it down in a journal and share it with the group.
A Better Yes (11-14-21)
November 14, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 5:1–5
Questions: 1. Read verses 1-2. What do you think it means to be an imitator of God? Explain. 2. Read verse 3. What are some common manifestations of sexual immorality, covetousness, or impurity? 3. Read verse 4. Why do you think talking and joking about sexual stuff is such a problem? Explain. 4. Read verse 5. What is your plan for saying no to sexual immorality and pursuing inheritance in the kingdom of Christ instead?
Uncontrolled by Anger (11-7-21)
November 7, 2021 • Brian Kinkade • Ephesians 4:25–32
Questions: 1. Read verses 25-27. What do you think it means to “be angry” but without sin? 2. How does letting “the sun go down on your anger” give an opportunity to the devil? Explain. 3. Read verses 28-29. How would you define “corrupting talk”? Give examples. 4. Read verses 30-32. What is your plan for putting off bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander and malice?
Uncontrolled (10-31-21)
October 31, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 4:17–24
Questions: 1. Read verses 17-19. What is the progression of slavery to sin in these verses? 2. Read verses 20-24. What is the progression of freedom in these verses? 3. Read verses 17-24 again. Be honest, which progression controls your life? The progression of slavery or the progression of freedom? 4. Read verse 23 one more time. What does it mean to be renewed in the spirit of your mind? Explain your answer.
Ground Up (10-24-21)
October 24, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 4:11–16
Questions: 1. Read verses 11-12. Have you ever considered that it is your job, not just the pastor’s job, to do the work of ministry? Explain. 2. Read verses 13-14. What should a mature Christian look like? Explain your answer. 3. Read verses 15-16. What does it mean to “speak the truth in love”? Explain your answer. 4. APPLICATION: What is your plan for (1) being discipled, (2) walking with other disciples, and (3) making disciples?
Community of Unity (10-17-21)
October 17, 2021 • Chad Allen • Ephesians 4:1–10
Questions: 1. Read verses 1-3. Does your life give evidence that your identity is in Christ alone? Why or why not? 2. Read verses 4-6. What do you think it means for you to be a part of the body of Christ - the church? Explain. 3. Read verses 7-10. What gifts, skills, and passions has God given you? Name a few. 4. APPLICATION: What can you do this week to be a part of the Community of God? Give us a plan for how you will serve.
Be a Minister (10-10-21)
October 10, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 3:1–13
Questions: 1. Read Ephesians 3:1-7. Have you ever considered yourself as a “minister” of the gospel? Why or why not? 2. Read verses 7-8. How can you be intentional and purposeful about sharing the gospel news in your daily conversations with friends, co-workers, and family? 3. Read verses 8-9. How can you purposefully live in a way that shines the spotlight on Jesus? Explain. 4. Read verses 10-13. According to verse 10, why is it important to be involved in and a part of the church? Explain.