New Testament in a Year – Ephesians 1

By Ron

August 23, 2024

Ephesians, New Testament

Spiritual Blessings in Christ - Ephesians 1:1-14

How was Paul made an apostle? (1:1)
To whom was the letter addressed? (1:1)
What greetings did Paul extend to the believers at Ephesus? (1:2)
How has God blessed believers? (1:3)
When did God’s work of election take place? (1:4)
What is the purpose of God’s election? (1:4)
What did God determine beforehand for those who believe in Christ? (1:5)
What is the goal of God’s election? (1:6)
What is redemption? (1:7)
What does the work of Christ do for the believer? (1:7)
What has God given the believer? (1:8-10)
When will everything be brought together? (1:10)
How did God’s plan include people of different cultures? (1:11-12)
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those called to receive spiritual blessings in Christ? (1:13-14)

How can you say thank you to God this week for what He has done for you?
What do you need to do differently to live for the praise of God’s glory this week?
In the days ahead, how can you share with other people those blessings God has given you?

What motivated Paul to pray for the Ephesians? (1:15-16)
What did Paul ask God to give to the Ephesian Christians? (1:17)
What is the purpose of having wisdom and revelation? (1:17)
Why did Paul ask that the Ephesians’ hearts would continue to be enlightened? (1:18)
What kind of help is available to all Christians? (1:19-20)
How is God’s power at work in all creation? (1:21)
How does God’s power reach across time? (1:21)
What did God place under Christ’s control? (1:22)
What appointment did God give Christ? (1:22)
What is the church’s relationship to Christ? (1:22-23)

Since God’s power is available to you, what do you need to do to take hold of it this week?
What people in need could you remember in your prayers this week?