Daily Readings

Underline any words or phrases that stand out to you and circle any people listed.

Note any descriptions of God in the passage. What do these verses reveal to us about God?

Notice all the ways Paul describes the church in Ephesus. What does this reveal to us about the Church?

Note how many times Paul uses the phrase “in Christ.” What is the significance of repeating this phrase?

In your own words, summarize the main point of this passage and discuss it with someone today.

What response does Paul seem to desire for his readers? How should you respond today?

What is one spiritual truth you see in this passage? Who is someone you can share that truth with?

Who We Are in Christ

What is your favorite song? Is there a specific lyric that stands out to you?

Paul begins Ephesians with what some believe to be a poem or song of praise to God detailing His gracious work to save us.

Read Ephesians 1:1-14

Is there a specific verse of this song that stands out to you or holds special significance? Why?

What do you notice about the different actions taken by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the process of our salvation? How does this help our understanding of the “three-in-one” God?

How could knowing that you’ve been chosen and adopted into God’s family give you a sense of identity, belonging, or purpose?

In verse 10, Paul says that God’s purpose is to “unite all things in heaven and earth under Christ.” How would you describe a world united under Christ? How have you experienced unity in Christ?

In what ways can we give God praise as we go about our lives? Consider ending time as a group by singing the Doxology together.