Ephesians by Dr. Ralph Wilson
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Lesson 2
God's Plan of Redemption (Ephesians 1:7-14)
Redemption through His Blood (Ephesians 1:7-8) Q5. (Ephesians 1:7) In what sense have you been "redeemed" from slavery? What do you think your life up to now would have been like, if you hadn't been redeemed? What would your future be like without redemption, do you think? Grace Lavished on Us (Ephesians 1:8)
Uniting All Things in Christ (Ephesians 1:9-10) Q6. (Ephesians 1:9-10) What is the significance that all things will be brought under one head -- Christ himself? How does this relate to the Creator? What does it say about unity? Extra Credit: How does this verse relate to 1 Corinthians 15:24-28?
Predestined for Praise (Ephesians 1:11-12) Q7. (Ephesians 1:11-12) According to verses 11 and 12, what is God's purpose for our lives? What do we need to do to fulfill this purpose? How does this purpose relate to Matthew 5:13-16? Sealed by the Spirit as a Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13-14)
You as God's Possession (Ephesians 1:14) Q8. (Ephesians 1:13-14) These verses contain two analogies: (1) seal and (2) down payment, with the balance to be paid in a lump sum at the end of the term. When does the "end of the term" occur? How do these analogies help explain how the Holy Spirit functions in our lives?
Prayer Lord, thank you for your amazing grace and love. Thank you for including us in your purpose and plan. Help me to bring praise and glory to you. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Key Verses (Ephesians 1:7-8) "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding."
(Ephesians 1:13-14) "Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession -- to the praise of his glory." |
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