Ephesians 4:17-19 Read Ephesians 4:17 -19, 2:1-3, and Romans 3:9-18. What stands out to you from those three passages and why? What does the exceedingly bleak statement "in the futility of their minds" refer to? How have you seen this demonstrated by unbelievers? We were exhorted to pray for unbelievers in light of the exceedingly bleak statement "they are darkened in...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:17-19 Review: In Ephesians 4:1-3, believers are urged to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called". How would you measure your walkyour humility, gentleness, patience and forbearance this week? How do you proactively, with the Spirit's help, maintain "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace"? Considering verse 17, have you ...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:14-16 We started by hearing about the various ministries happening at MBC, are there any specific ways you're grateful to God for His work among us as a church family? We then heard that the passage is one that wraps up this particular section of encouragement in Ephesians. What have you found to be the most encouraging truth of Ephesians 4:1-16 at this tim...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:12-13 From last week, what are the 5 specific gifts given to certain individuals within the church? From verse 12, Pastor Nate taught us that gifted individuals have the responsibility and the privilege of equipping saints. What does it mean to "equip" the saints? What illustration was used to define that concept? The saints are to be prepared for a partic...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:11 1. Pastor Nate asked the question this week, "How am I using the gifts God has graciously given to me to contribute to the church?". How would you answer this question? 2. Pastor Nate talked about the gift of Apostleship and how this gift is displayed in specific individuals. Can you remember how it was defined? 3. Another gift that we talked about was th...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:7-10 1. This week's passage focused on the grace of God. Can you remember how grace was defined in the message? 2. This week's passage stated that This "grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift." This means each of us has a different measure in terms of the gifts we have been given. In what ways has the Lord gifted you? Ar...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:4-6 At the beginning, we pulled back a bit to look at the overall view of the church that's given in Ephesians. Look specifically at Ephesians 3:10. Then look at Ephesians 4:1-3. What does it say that Paul moves from the big picture to personal relationships within the church so quickly? How can this be encouraging for us today? The passage from the sermon ...
Keep ReadingRe-read today's passage (Eph. 4:4) before moving on to the questions below. Why is humanity, desperate for "hope?" What is "hope?" How does the world define "hope?" What does Psalm 33:18; Psalm 119:43, 49, 74; Psalm 131; Romans 5:2-5; and Ephesians 4:4 have to say about "hope?" So then, how do the Scriptures define "hope?" Do unbelievers have "hope?" Can someone hav...
Keep ReadingEphesians 4:4A What is a creed and why are they beneficial to the Church? Could a creed be harmful to the Church? Followers of Christ are convinced, from Scripture, that there is one universal body of believers, the Church. What does that mean and why is it an incredible reality? Followers of Christ are certain that the Holy Spirit is truly, fully God; the third Perso...
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