A SEAN practical and devotional
course based on Ephesians
This study of Ephesians
looks deeply into what Paul has to say about how spiritual insight from God's
point of view can make down-to-earth changes in our outward lives, too.
A devotional course, this provides ideal material for refreshing the faith of
all Christians. Above all, this course underlines the main thrust of Paul's
teaching: 'the importance of a deepening relationship with Jesus so that, filled
with His Spirit, we may, both as individuals and as a church, become more and
more like Him.'
From Paul, to God's people,
giving God's point of view... Chapters 1-3 - Spiritual insight about a) Christ,
b) ourselves; chapters 4-6 - Outward lives.
Ephesians has three studies (A,
B and C) for each week. Of these, studies A and B are to do at home in
preparation for study C, which is done at the weekly group meetings. Thus the
whole course lasts 10 weeks.
The topics include:
>>> Coping with feelings of
rejection
>>> Establishing successful relationships
>>> Discovering the use of our gifts
>>> Building self-confidence
>>> Adopting the right attitudes in marriage
>>> Finding a purpose in life
Monitored for theological accuracy by
Margaret Embry B.A., B.D..
Contents Introductory group study 'How to use Home Studies'
1A The Ephesian letter and
writer (Eph 1:1) 1B Addressed to God's people (Eph 1:1) 1C God's point of view
2A Every spiritual blessing
(Eph 1:3) 2B Three special blessings (Eph 1:4-14) 2C Forgiveness
3A Apart from Christ (the
past) (Eph 2:1-5) 3B Ruling with Christ (the present) (Eph 2:6-10) 3C Our testimony
4A God's secret - enmity to
unity (Eph 2:11 to 3:13) 4B 'On my knees before the Father' (Eph 1:15-20 & 3:14-21) 4C Jesus praying - glory in church
5A Body of Christ 1
growth/maturity (Eph 4:1-6 & 4:13-16) 5B Body of Christ 2 growth/service (Eph 4:7-12) 5C Evaluating my gifts
6A Body of Christ 3
growth/change (Eph 4:17-32) 6B Learning to walk in love and light (Eph 5:1-14) 6C Anger
7A Don't freeze your assets!
(Eph 5:15-21) 7B Marriage: God's plan and pattern (Eph 5:21-33) 7C 'Be filled with the Spirit' 5: (Eph 15-21)
8A Family: Christian
parents/children (Eph 6:1-4) 8B Work - God's point of view (Eph 6:5-9) 8C Biblical concept of authority
9A Spiritual warfare 1, the
enemy (Eph 6:11,12) 9B Spiritual warfare 2, the victor (Eph 6:10; 1:21) 9C Why does Satan still harass Christians?
10A Spiritual warfare 3, our
part (Eph 6:13-17) 10B 'Do all this in prayer' (Eph 6:18-24) 10C 'Praise God!'
