A series focusing on Value Icebreaker What is the best medicine for you when you get down in the dumps? Going deeper In light of this week’s sermon, what was new information, challenged, or stood out to you? Read Ephesians 1:3-14 Skimming through this passage, what would you say is Paul’s tone? In your own […]
A series focusing on Value
Icebreaker
What is the best medicine for you when you get down in the dumps?
Going deeper
In light of this week’s sermon, what was new information, challenged, or stood out to you?
Read Ephesians 1:3-14
Skimming through this passage, what would you say is Paul’s tone?
In your own words, how would you describe the “blessings in Christ” mentioned in verses 3-9?
How do they relate to praising God?
List the activities and descriptive words relating to the work of the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
What does this show you about God?
About his relationship with us?
His goals for us?
How does his initiative in choosing us, relate to our believing?
How do you know if you are “chosen,” “adopted,” or “predestined?”
What phrases from this section could you use to define your purpose as a Christian?
Reflect
From this passage, what motivates you to praise God the most? Why?
What are some of the greatest benefits of God’s grace to you?
How does the reality of His grace make a difference in how you see yourself?
What part of God’s plan most confuses you?
Most encourages you?
Application
What would you need to change in your lifestyle to live for the praise of his glory this week?
How can your group hold you accountable?