Day 57: Ephesians 1-3

Spiritual Blessings in Christ - Ephesians 1:1-14

Understand It

• How has God blessed believers? (1:3)
• What does the work of Christ do for the believer? (1:7)
• What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those called to receive spiritual blessings in Christ? (1:13-14)

Apply It

• How can you say thank you to God this week for what He has done for you?

Thanksgiving and Prayer - Ephesians 1:15-23

Understand It

• What motivated Paul to pray for the Ephesians? (1:15-16)
• Why did Paul ask that the Ephesians’ hearts would continue to be enlightened? (1:18)
• What did God place under Christ’s control? (1:22)

Apply It

• What people in need could you remember in your prayers this week?

Made Alive in Christ - Ephesians 2:1-10

Understand It

• What three characteristics mark the condition of a person without Christ? (2:2-3)
• Why did God make those who were dead alive with Christ? (2:4-5)
• Why can no one boast in his own salvation? (2:8-9)

Apply It

• With whom can you share the news of God’s mercy? How?

One in Christ - Ephesians 2:11-22

Understand It

• How did Christ’s work on the cross transform the condition of the Gentiles? (2:13)
• In Christ, how did the Gentiles achieve new spiritual and social status? (2:19)

Apply It

• How can you show God’s love to an "outsider" this week?

Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles - Ephesians 3:1-13

Understand It

• To what mystery did Paul refer? (3:2-3)
• How did Paul reveal the mystery of Christ? (3:6)
• How did God accomplish His plan? (3:11)

Apply It

• What can you do this week to help others understand the mystery of Christ’s provision for sin?

A Prayer for the Ephesians - Ephesians 3:14-21

Understand It

• What did Paul request of the Father? (3:16)
• How would Christ dwell in the believers’ hearts? (3:17)
• How did Paul close his prayer? (3:20-21)

Apply It

• How could you include Paul’s doxology as a part of your personal devotion each day?

Tomorrow: Ephesians 4-6