Reflecting on Ephesians
“… far more abundantly than all that we ask or think…”
When I reflect on this study of Ephesians, this phrase stands out as particularly meaningful to me. I’ve heard it so many times. But now, after looking deeply over these past few months into just how dead I was in my trespasses and sin when God raised me with Christ, just how divided from others when He united me in love to the Church, the body of Christ, just how helpless to walk uprightly when He put His Spirit within me to guide and equip me… only now do I feel the weight of these words.
There are some hard and heavy things in this life. And sometimes it feels like those things will never change. Until one day… they do. The Spirit of God moves and, in an instant, the spiritually dead are made alive. Longstanding dividing walls of hostility are broken down, and peace and unity reign. Insurmountable struggles with sin are overcome by His power.
God is capable of more than my human mind can fathom. He is able to do far more abundantly than all I ask or think. God, help me to pray and to trust and to walk in light of this truth.
Breadcrumb Questions
- Skim back over the six chapters of Ephesians and ask yourself, “What is this letter about?”
- What are the big ideas that Paul wanted to convey in this letter?
- What seemed to be the main commands that he gave us in this text?
- What did you encounter in this study of Ephesians that seemed new or fresh to you?
- Was there a new aspect of the gospel that you came to appreciate?
- Was there a unique glimpse of Christ– who He is and what He has done for you?
- Was there a fresh perspective on the Church?
- Was there a command that seemed to shed new light on God’s will for your “walk?”
- Did God impress anything in particular on your heart from this study of Ephesians?
- Which truths seemed “big” to you?
- Which commands seemed to convict your spirit?
- Ask God to reveal to you what He wants you to take away from this study.
- As you skim through the letter, are there any verses that you want to be sure that you take with you?
- Try to come away from this study with at least one new piece of Scripture memorized- even if it’s just a phrase of fragment of a verse.
I look forward to meeting and discussing this text with you all.
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