1. How was Paul chosen to be an apostle of Christ? (1)
2. Who did Paul write the book of Ephesians to? (1) How is this different from the book of Galatians (see
3. What is a saint? What are some other names in the NT for saints? (1)
4. Who did God choose before the foundation of the World? Do you and I still have to choose to follow Jesus? (4)
5. What does God want for His children? (4-6)
6. Make a list of the things that Jesus has done for His children from verses
7. What is another name for the Word of Truth from verse 13? (13)
8. Who is the guarantee of the Christian’s inheritance? (13-14)
9. Why did Paul not cease to give thanks for the Ephesians? (15-16)
10. What are some things that Paul prayed God would give to the Ephesians (17-18)?
11. What happened after Jesus died on the cross? (19-21)
12. Research Question: From
Assignments for next week:
A. Read
B. Choose your favorite verse from
C. Be ready with ideas we can add to our bulletin board about Ephesians.
1. What was the condition of the saints before they were baptized into Christ? (1)
2. Who did the Ephesians follow before they became Christians? (2)
3. What kind of children are we when we do not follow God? (3)
4. Did Paul include himself with those talked about in verse 3? (3)
5. What two things did God show when he made the Ephesians alive to together in Christ? (4-5)
6. List three words from verses 6-8 that show how God feels about those who have been baptized into Christ. (6-8)
7. What kind of works does God want Christians to do? (10)
8. List two words that describe people who are without Christ in verse 12? (12)
9. What has brought people who were “far off” near? (13)
10. List some things that Jesus did from verses 14 through 19? (14-19)
11. Thought Question: From verses 20-22, be ready to discuss how the church is constructed and who is included in it.
Assignments for next week:
A. Read
B. Choose your favorite verse from
C. Be ready with ideas we can add to our bulletin board about Ephesians.
1. Where do you think Paul was when he wrote the book of Ephesians? (1)
2. Can we all understand the Bible? (4)
3. From verses 3-7, what is the mystery Paul speaks about? (3-7) (also see
4. What do think Paul means when he says about himself, who am less than the least of all the saints”? (8) (hint: the NCV may be helpful here)
5. List what Paul asked on bowed knees that the Father would grant the Ephesians in chapter 3:14-19? (14-19)
6. How much more than we ask can God give? (20) (look at 3 versions for your answer)
7. How long should Christ receive glory? (21)
8. List one way Ephesians chapters 1-3 can help you tomorrow.
Assignments for next week:
A. Read
B. Choose your favorite verse from
C. Be ready with ideas we can add to our bulletin board about Ephesians.
1. The “bond of peace” is mentioned by Paul in verse 3. Make a list of things from
2. What do the 7 ones of verses 4-6 teach us? (4-6)
3. What is the goal and reason why all in the church are to work together? (11-16)
4. What does “edifying” in verse 12 mean? (12) (check the NAS and the NCV)
5. List the types of things that sinful Gentiles do? (17-22)
6. What does the new man do? (23-24)
7. How long should someone be angry? (26)
8. Who wants us to practice evil things? (27)
9. What evil things grieve the Holy Spirit of God? (30-31) (use all 3 versions for your answer)
10. Memory Verse: Please memorize verse 32 for class.
Assignments for next week:
A. Read
B. Choose your favorite verse from
C. Be ready with ideas we can add to our bulletin board about Ephesians.
1. What does God expect His dear children to do? (1)
2. Make a list of the types of things you think Paul is speaking of in verse 4. (4) (read all three versions to help with your answer)
3. Who will not have an inheritance in the
4. What does the word deceive mean? (6) (check the NCV)
5. From verses
6. How many times is the word “light” is used in verses
7. What does Paul say the wise man does with his time? (15-16)
8. What are some ways that a Christian can be filled with the Spirit? (18-21)
9. How is a wife to treat her husband? (22-33)
10. How is a husband to treat his wife? (22-33)
11. Thought Question: What other relationship is compared to the husband and wife relationship in verses 22-33? Be prepared to discuss your thoughts in class.
Assignments for next week:
A. Read
B. Choose your favorite verse from
C. Be ready with ideas we can add to our bulletin board about Ephesians.
1. What are children to do from verses 1-3? Do these commands need to be followed if the parent is not a good parent? (1-3)
2. Who is responsible to God for bringing up children in the Lord? (4)
3. How can a Father discipline his child without provoking them to wrath? (4)
4. In your own words, how does Paul tell bondservants to treat their masters? (5-8)
5. Do masters have to answer to God for their actions? (9)
6. When we treat others correctly, who are we really serving? (hint: see verse 5 and
7. If others treat us badly, does that give us the right to treat them badly? (see
8. List all the pieces of the Christian’s armor and what it represents (10-20)
9. Does Paul say nice things about Tychicus? (21) List the good things the come from mentioning nice things about people we know.
10. List two ways the book of Ephesians can make you better tomorrow.
Assignments for next week:
A. Read
B. Be ready to review the book of Ephesians for the next class.