Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. Welcome to precept upon precept inductive bible studies. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. The study of ephesians page 1 lesson one introduction to the study of ephesians the church at ephesus was one of the outstanding churches of this early period of time. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Inductive bible study method inductive bible study method is a method of studying the bible through a system of steps that help us grasp what a book s author intends for us to learn and apply. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter four of the book of ephesians. The more i read and study, the more i know about that book. The worthy of the calling bible study is a free 31 day online bible study of the book of ephesians written by sarah koontz, its convenient for the busy professional as it only takes 15 minutes per day and a mobile device. Ephesians the mystery of gods church our identity, our walk, our warfare precepts for life free download observation worksheets a study guide to the radio tv broadcast series by kay arthur. Polhill observes that there is a great amount of theology throughout the entire book of ephesians. Getting back into inductive bible study has helped me to camp in one book and have direction when its time for me to sit and study.
I get a good understanding of the book im in because of the time spent in it just reading and rereading it. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to know what is the hope of hi. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth. An inductive and exegetical bible study in colossians. This ephesians inductive bible study is great for beginners just print and teach. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Liberalism also says that ephesians is so high it is beyond us. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using ephesians as your subject. They were all written about the same time during his imprisonment in 61 ad. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil. Yes, an eternal inheritance awaits those who believe. Inductive bible study consists of three component parts, which we will look at separately, but which frequently overlap in practice. Keywords and symbols are provided and worksheets can be stapled into a student notebook so there is no prep and no. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries.
Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. As she digs into ephesians, sue will show you profound and mysterious truths that will help you sit with christ, walk a worthy life, and take a stand against any force that threatens your relationship with your savior. Studying the bible is fun and meaningful using the inductive bible study method. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Two books of the bible which the critic says cannot be understood are ephesians and revelation. Students can study the bible for themselves and gain an understanding of the whole book of ephesians. An inductive bible study through the book of ephesians 15 chapters morningstar christian chapel inductive bible studies are designed to help believers go through the bible and discover the rich truths of gods word for themselves. He gives a reminder of who and what they are meant to be. Ephesians was a circular letter of paul that was sent out to a number of. Paul, timothy, and silas helped to establish or strengthen the church on pauls 3 rd mission trip into asia minor. The inductive approach focuses on the bible text itself, beginning with multiple readings, followed by the three steps of.
Bible lessons ephesians inductive bible study, bible. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of. The first series will be inductive bible studies of the book of ephesians. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The subtheme is that we live our lives in response to his gift. You too can experience the amazing truths found in the book of ephesians. Bible study in ephesians this epistle is a letter the apostle paul writes to a church in need of crucial instructions. This letter to the ephesians ought to bring us very close to christ. Christ in ephesians in the book of ephesians, paul explains the unique relationship between jesus and the church as his body. A study guide for the book of ephesians home of the word. Day one read through the entire book of ephesians without interruption watch for the chapter where the author turns from talking about our position in christ to our walk with him after reading the entire book. Welcome to our study of ephesians, a book that highlights the high calling and conduct of the church, the corporate body of jesus christ.
Read the short background information for ephesians below. It is the foundation which must be laid if you want to accurately interpret and properly apply gods word. Join sue edwards on this inductive study of the bibles spiritual warfare manual. The focus of the method is in observation technique as detailed below. Epistle to the ephesians study 1 historical context acts 19. Today, joyce begins a chapter by chapter, verse by verse bible study on the book of ephesians. Print and teach never have to prep for bible lessons again. Christ is the head of the church uniting believers together and strengthening the body 4. Inductive bible study method is a method of studying the bible through a system of steps that help us grasp what a books author intends for us to learn and apply.
Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. There are many bible study books but the ones on the book of ephesians will truly be one that will give you great rewards, even though you might be left with more questions than answers. The paraenesis consisted of moral exhortation and instruction. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Studying a book inductively opens up spiritual riches i never realized were there. Interpretation what did the text mean to the original listeners. A close look at ephesians for youth versebyverse inductive bible study. The first three chapters of ephesians expound on the very core foundations of faith which we have as believers. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. Pauls first imprisonment in rome at which time he wrote ephesians it follows that this is a relatively young church even if there were believers there prior to pauls visit. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to.
Ephesians is the first of pauls prison epistles with philippians, colossians, and philemon being the others. Ephesians in the international inductive study biblenew american standard bible this. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. The deity, preeminence, supremacy, sufficiency, and centrality of christ as lord. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main teaching he wants the students to get and application how he wants the students to apply the scripture to life, in inductive bible study we study. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers.
Inductive study series ephesians inductive bible study book. We recommend using several of these to work through a whole book of the bible or passage over the course of many weeks or months. I have personally found it very helpful to have some. Bible lessons ephesians by littlebird books teachers. These three parts are observation, interpretation, and application. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Want to teach your students to study the bible, but dont know where to start. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Ephesians the discover together bible study series. Liberalism says that revelation is just a conglomerate of symbols that no one can decipher. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one.
Inductive studies in ephesians small group studies with discussion questions ephesians is the second book we would recommend to a bible study group to dive into after the book of mark. Ephesians the mystery of gods church our identity, our walk, our warfare precepts for life free download study guide a study guide to the radio tv broadcast series by kay arthur. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply.
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