As stated in the previous post, we will begin a comprehensive study of the book of Ephesians. Ephesians is a precious book of scripture written as a letter by Paul to the church in Ephesus. This letter contains wonderful treasures for all maturing Christians. It will teach us how to develop our Christian walk and how to be submissive to the Holy Spirit.
As we begin, I pray Ephesians 6:23 for you.
"Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
As you undertake this adventure, God will bless you for your faithfulness.
We will be studying this book's historical setting, events, people, topics and words. II Timothy 2:15 encourages us to study scripture to correctly analyze it so that we can rightly handle and skillfully teach its' truths. As women we have the privilege of teaching other women this information, as well as our own children. We can also discuss what we are learning with our husbands.
You will be asked to pray at the beginning of each post. Talk to God asking him to reveal to you what you need to learn from each chapter. Read each chapter sentence by sentence not verse by verse. You will then be able to hear the flow of the letter Paul is writing. Each post will end with a verse to memorize.
No matter your age in the Lord, as you study this letter, view yourself as a teenager learning to follow authority through the use of rules. Remember the power struggle that often consumed your thoughts?
As that struggle tries to overtake you during your time of study, cast it off at the Master's feet and allow him to direct you to his peace.
Memorize Ephesians 1:3.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Chirst:"
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