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front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions<br><br>The Apostle Paul helped establish the church in Ephesus, and taught there for 18 months. Paul writes this letter to remind them of the relationship they have with God because they believe in Jesus, and to encourage them to live in a godly way that is worthy of their spiritual connection to God.<br><br>Paul explains that those who believe in Christ are so closely related to Jesus that he refers to them many times as “in Christ.” Although we may not clearly see it here, it is a reality in heaven. In fact, the manner in which believers of all races are joined to Christ is a “mystery” that we could not understand until God revealed it to us through the message of the Gospel.<br><br>The first three chapters describe our relationship to God, and the last three chapters tell us how we should live because we have the relationship.<br><br>You can discover Paul’s teaching concerning each of these things by carefully reading this letter. Ask yourself questions about what you read, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see clearly.
front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions<br><br>The Apostle Paul helped establish the church in Ephesus, and taught there for 18 months. Paul writes this letter to remind them of the relationship they have with God because they believe in Jesus, and to encourage them to live in a godly way that is worthy of their spiritual connection to God.<br><br>Paul explains that those who believe in Christ are so closely related to Jesus that he refers to them many times as “in Christ.” Although we may not clearly see it here, it is a reality in heaven. In fact, the manner in which believers of all races are joined to Christ is a “mystery” that we could not understand until God revealed it to us through the message of the Gospel.<br><br>The first three chapters describe our relationship to God, and the last three chapters tell us how we should live because we have the relationship.<br><br>You can discover Paul’s teaching concerning each of these things by carefully reading this letter. Ask yourself questions about what you read, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see clearly.
1:1 vyg9 basic,observe ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 What title does Paul use for himself? Why is that important to the Ephesians?
1:1 q9ep basic,interpret διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ 1 Paul says he became an apostle **through the will of God**. What do you think he meant to say with that phrase?
1:1 a000 advanced,interpret ἁγίοις 1 Why does Paul call the believers in Ephesus **saints**?
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1:6 a013 basic,observe δόξης τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ 1 Why does God’s **grace** bring **glory** to him?
1:6 a014 basic,observe ἧς ἐχαρίτωσεν ἡμᾶς 1 In what manner and to what degree has God given us his grace?
1:6 ld4k advanced,interpret ἐν τῷ ἠγαπημένῳ 1 Why is Jesus described as **the Beloved One**? What does that teach us about him?
1:7-8 a015 basic,observe 0 In verses 7-8, what are the things that Paul says Christ has done for us?
1:7-8 a015 basic,observe 0 In verses 7-8, what are the things that Paul says Christ has done for us?
1:7 vb4m basic,observe ἐν ᾧ ἔχομεν τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν 1 Here **in whom** refers to Jesus. What did Jesus provide for us?
1:7 e1q1 advanced,interpret ἀπολύτρωσιν 1 To have **redemption** means we were released from bondage or obligation. To what were we bound or obligated before God saved us?
1:7 l1cq basic,observe διὰ τοῦ αἵματος αὐτοῦ 1 What was the means by which Jesus provided our redemption?
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4:10 a166 basic,interpret ὁ καταβὰς αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν 1 Who is the only person who every **descended** to the earth and then **ascended far above all the heavens**?
4:10 tn4b basic,observe ἵνα πληρώσῃ τὰ πάντα 1 Here **so that** gives the purpose for which he descended and ascended. What is that purpose?
4:11 a167 basic,observe καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους 1 In verses 7-8, Paul says Christ gave gifts. According to verse 11, what gifts did he give?
4:11 a169 basic,interpret τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους 1 Why do you think Paul seems to link together **pastors and teachers** a single instance of **the**?
4:11 a169 basic,interpret τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους 1 Why do you think Paul seems to link together **pastors and teachers** a single instance of **the**?
4:12 a170 basic,observe πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων εἰς ἔργον διακονίας 1 The word **for** introduces the reason for which Christ gave us these gifted people. What is that reason?
4:12 up5x basic,observe πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων εἰς ἔργον διακονίας 1 Who does Paul says is supposed to do *the work of serving**?
4:11-12 udn1 advanced,apply τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους & τῶν ἁγίων 1 How do verses 11-12 affect the common understanding of the role of gifted people in doing the work of the ministry?
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4:19 a184 basic,interpret τῇ ἀσελγείᾳ εἰς ἐργασίαν ἀκαθαρσίας πάσης ἐν πλεονεξίᾳ 1 What are examples of deeds that might be described as **impurity with greediness**?
4:20-21 v8vi basic,interpret ὑμεῖς & οὐχ οὕτως ἐμάθετε τὸν Χριστόν & εἴ γε αὐτὸν ἠκούσατε καὶ ἐν αὐτῷ ἐδιδάχθητε 1 How confident is Paul that the Ephesians had been correctly taught about Christ?
4:21 a185 basic,observe ἐστιν ἀλήθεια ἐν τῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 Who is the source of truth?
4:22 a186 basic,observe κατὰ τὴν προτέραν ἀναστροφὴν 1 What was the **former manner of life** of the Ephesians Gentiles according to Paul in verses 17-20?
4:22 a186 basic,observe κατὰ τὴν προτέραν ἀναστροφὴν 1 What was the **former manner of life** of the Ephesians Gentiles according to Paul in verses 17-20?
4:22 a187 basic,interpret τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον 1 Why do you think Paul describes their **former way of life** as **the old man**?
4:22 v6ip basic,observe κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ἀπάτης 1 What is it that corrupts the **old man**?
4:22 a188 basic,interpret τῆς ἀπάτης 1 Why do you think Paul says these **desires** of the **old man** are **deceitful**?
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4:24 k1kj basic,observe κτισθέντα 1 How does the **new man** come to be?
4:24 r9qz advanced,interpret δικαιοσύνῃ καὶ ὁσιότητι τῆς ἀληθείας 1 How might **truth** cause **righteousness and holiness**?
4:25 a190 basic,observe διὸ 1 What does **Therefore** refer back to in the previous verses?
4:25 kz64 basic,interpret ἀποθέμενοι τὸ ψεῦδος, λαλεῖτε ἀλήθειαν ἕκαστος μετὰ τοῦ πλησίον αὐτοῦ 1 The negative exhortation to put **aside lying** and the positive one to **speak truth** both mean the same thing. Why do you think Paul repeats this exhortation?
4:25 kz64 basic,interpret ἀποθέμενοι τὸ ψεῦδος, λαλεῖτε ἀλήθειαν ἕκαστος μετὰ τοῦ πλησίον αὐτοῦ 1 The negative exhortation to put **aside lying** and the positive one to **speak truth** both mean the same thing. Why do you think Paul repeats this exhortation?
4:25 sv5j basic,interpret τοῦ πλησίον αὐτοῦ 1 Who is the **neighbor**, in light of the fact that they are described as **members of one another**?
4:25 a47f advanced,interpret ὅτι ἐσμὲν ἀλλήλων μέλη 1 Here **because** indicates the reason we are to speak truth to one another. Why would would it be so important for fellow members of the body to do this?
4:26 a191 advanced,apply ὀργίζεσθε, καὶ μὴ ἁμαρτάνετε 1 How can someone who is **angry** keep from doing **sin** as a result?
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4:32 h8tn basic,interpret γίνεσθε & εἰς ἀλλήλους χρηστοί & χαριζόμενοι ἑαυτοῖς 1 How do kindness and forgiveness work together to protect and restore relationships?
4:32 f74s basic,observe καθὼς καὶ ὁ Θεὸς ἐν Χριστῷ ἐχαρίσατο ὑμῖν 1 What is the standard for forgiveness that is introduced by the term **just as**?
4:32 n9hi basic,interpret καὶ ὁ Θεὸς ἐν Χριστῷ ἐχαρίσατο ὑμῖν 1 For what reason was God able to forgive our sins?
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5:1 in43 basic,observe γίνεσθε οὖν μιμηταὶ τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 Here **Therefore** refers back to verse 4:32 and the reason for which we should **be imitators of God**. What is that reason?
5:1 a427 basic,interpret γίνεσθε & μιμηταὶ τοῦ Θεοῦ ὡς τέκνα ἀγαπητά 1 It is normal for **children** to imitate their parents. How does this relate to believers imitating their heavenly Father?
5:1 q1ge basic,apply ὡς τέκνα ἀγαπητά 1 Would you be more likely to imitate your father if you knew you were **beloved**?
5:2 i2yk basic,observe περιπατεῖτε ἐν ἀγάπῃ, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς 1 What is the standard of **love** that we should strive to attain?
5:2 a195 basic,observe ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν 1 How did Christ demonstrate that he **loved us**?
5:2 z6ig basic,observe εἰς ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας 1 How did God view the **offering and sacrifice** of Christ for us?
5:3-4 kc42 basic,observe πορνεία δὲ, καὶ ἀκαθαρσία πᾶσα, ἢ πλεονεξία, μηδὲ ὀνομαζέσθω ἐν ὑμῖν, καθὼς πρέπει ἁγίοις & καὶ αἰσχρότης, καὶ μωρολογία, ἢ εὐτραπελία 1 What are the six things that should not be **named among** believers?
5:3 a196 basic,interpret μηδὲ ὀνομαζέσθω ἐν ὑμῖν 1 Is the statement that these things **must not even be named among you** stronger or weaker than a command not to do these things?
5:3 hpd9 basic,apply καθὼς πρέπει ἁγίοις 1 How does knowing that they are **saints** affect believers as they seek to avoid these sinful actions?
5:4 b5rm basic,observe ἀλλὰ μᾶλλον εὐχαριστία 1 What should replace these sinful actions in believers?
5:5 br7i basic,observe τοῦτο & ἴστε, γινώσκοντες 1 Does **know this for certain** leave any possible exception for what Paul is about to say?
5:5 a198 advanced,interpret πᾶς πόρνος, ἢ ἀκάθαρτος, ἢ πλεονέκτης, ὅ ἐστιν εἰδωλολάτρης 1 Why does Paul consider a person who is **sexually immorality or unclean or greedy** to be **an idolator**? What do those things have in common?
5:5 a199 advanced,interpret οὐκ ἔχει κληρονομίαν ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ Θεοῦ 1 What is the significance of not having an **inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God**?
5:6 u6nu basic,interpret κενοῖς λόγοις 1 What are examples of **empty words** and why would they **deceive** a person?
5:6 f227 basic,observe διὰ ταῦτα & ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας 1 What will cause the **wrath of God** to come upon those who disobey God?
5:6 j68t advanced,interpret τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας 1 Why do you think Paul describes unbelievers as **the sons of disobedience**?
5:7 a200 basic,interpret μὴ & γίνεσθε συνμέτοχοι αὐτῶν 1 What would a believer do in order to **become partners with** these disobedient people?
5:8 a201 basic,observe ἦτε γάρ ποτε σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 Here **because** introduces the reason that they should not be partners with disobedient people. What is that reason?
5:8 a202 basic,interpret ἦτε & σκότος & σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς 1 To what do the terms **darkness** and **light** here refer?
5:8 a203 advanced,interpret ἦτε & ποτε σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 Here, Paul says they **were darkness** and **{are} light**. How is that different than being **in darkness** and **in light**?
5:8 xq4u advanced,apply ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε 1 Here, to **Walk** refers to living, and being **children of** something means to display the character of** that thing. What other ways could you state this to emphasize those things?
5:9 e3c6 basic,observe ὁ γὰρ καρπὸς τοῦ φωτὸς ἐν πάσῃ ἀγαθωσύνῃ, καὶ δικαιοσύνῃ, καὶ ἀληθείᾳ 1 What three kinds of **fruit** does **the light** produce?
5:1-2,10 x6bm basic,observe δοκιμάζοντες τί ἐστιν εὐάρεστον τῷ Κυρίῳ 1 What did God do for us that should cause us to take great care to please him?
5:11 zi9t basic,observe τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους 1 How does Paul describe the **works of darkness**?
5:11 t2vf advanced,interpret μὴ συνκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε 1 In what way is it more active to **expose** the works of darkness than to simply **not take part** in them?
5:12 a205 basic,interpret τὰ & κρυφῇ γινόμενα ὑπ’ αὐτῶν 1 Why would the disobedient people do these works of darkness in secret, rather than openly?
5:12 ec6j advanced,interpret αἰσχρόν ἐστιν καὶ λέγειν 1 Why would it be **shameful** to even **mention** the things these people do in secret?
5:13 a206 advanced,interpret τὰ & πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται, πᾶν γὰρ τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστιν 1 What is Paul implying will happen to the things that are **exposed by the light** and **revealed**?
5:14 a207 basic,observe ἔγειρε, ὁ καθεύδων, καὶ ἀνάστα ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν 1 What are the two actions that the **sleeper** should take?
5:14 abc1 basic,observe ἐπιφαύσει σοι ὁ Χριστός 1 What does Paul say will happen to the **sleeper** who obeys this verse?
5:14 q13i basic,interpret ὁ καθεύδων & ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν 1 In what ways is a **sleeper** similar to a person who is among **the dead**?
5:14 zp7x advanced,interpret ἐπιφαύσει σοι ὁ Χριστός 1 What do you think it means for **Christ** to **shine on** someone?
5:15 a208 basic,observe βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς 1 Here, **therefore** refers back to verses 11-14 for the reason that we should **watch carefully**. What is that reason?
5:15 zy7h basic,interpret βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς πῶς περιπατεῖτε, μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι, ἀλλ’ ὡς σοφοί 1 In light of verses 11-14, why would it be **wise** to **walk carefully**?
5:16 p2zh basic,interpret ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν 1 Normally, redemption refers to buying back possessions from another owner. How might one be able to redeem **time**?
5:16 a209 basic,observe ὅτι αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 Here **because gives the reason we should redeem the time. What is that reason?
5:16 j6zf advanced,interpret αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 In what sense might **the days** be **evil**?
5:16 a210 basic,apply αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 Would you agree that the **days** in which you live are **evil**? Why or why not?
5:15,17 a211 basic,interpret μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι & μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες 1 Here, **do not be foolish** in verse 17 means the same thing as **not as unwise** in verse 15. Why do you think Paul states this again?
5:15,17 a212 advanced,interpret ἀλλ’ ὡς σοφοί & ἀλλὰ συνίετε τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Κυρίου 1 The phrase **but as wise** in verse 15 is parallel to **but understand what the will of the Lord {is}** in verse 17, indicating that they mean the same thing. Do you agree that understanding God's will is the same as being wise?
5:17 rk1m basic,apply συνίετε τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Κυρίου 1 How well would you say you personally **understand what the will of the Lord {is}**?
5:18 rj43 basic,interpret μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστιν ἀσωτία 1 Why do you think Paul says it is **reckless** to **get drunk with wine**?
5:18 ndi3 advanced,interpret μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστιν ἀσωτία, ἀλλὰ πληροῦσθε ἐν Πνεύματι 1 In what way might being **filled with the Spirit** take the place of being **drunk with wine**?
5:18-21 uyg1 basic,observe πληροῦσθε ἐν Πνεύματι 1 The command to **be filled with the Spirit** in verse 18 is followed by a list of actions in verses 19-21 that demonstrate that filling. What are those actions?
5:19 j6ld basic, observe λαλοῦντες ἑαυτοῖς ἐν ψαλμοῖς, καὶ ὕμνοις, καὶ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς; ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες τῇ καρδίᾳ ὑμῶν τῷ Κυρίῳ 1 To whom do we speak in **psalms and hymns and spiritual songs**, and to whom do we sing?
5:19 g4y1 basic,apply λαλοῦντες ἑαυτοῖς ἐν ψαλμοῖς, καὶ ὕμνοις, καὶ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς 1 In what ways have **psalms and hymns and spiritual songs** been an encouragement or help to you?
5:19 mwd9 basic,interpret ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες τῇ καρδίᾳ ὑμῶν 1 Why do you think the Lord wants us to sing and to sing psalms to him?
5:20 q8q2 basic,apply εὐχαριστοῦντες πάντοτε ὑπὲρ πάντων 1 Paul tells us to thank God **always for everything**. Are there some things in your life for which you struggle to thank God, or times when it is difficult to do so?
5:20 a213 basic,interpret τῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρί 1 Why do you think Paul especially notes that the **God** that we should thank is also **the Father**?
5:21 kmqw basic,observe ὑποτασσόμενοι ἀλλήλοις ἐν φόβῳ Χριστοῦ 1 What is the reason that believers are to submit to **one another**?
5:22 a214 basic,observe ὡς τῷ Κυρίῳ 1 To what degree are **wives** supposed to submit to their **own husbands**?
5:23-30 a215 advanced,observe 0 In verses 23-30, Paul lists many ways that the relationship of a husband and a wife is like the relationship of Christ and the church. What are these ways?
5:23 cp1j basic,observe ὅτι 1 Here **For** introduces the reason wives should submit to their husbands. What is that reason?
5:23 yy96 basic,interpret ἀνήρ ἐστιν κεφαλὴ τῆς γυναικὸς, ὡς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς κεφαλὴ τῆς ἐκκλησίας 1 A **husband** is **head of the wife** in the same way **Christ** is **head of the church**. What does **head of the church** imply?
5:23 a217 basic,interpret αὐτὸς Σωτὴρ τοῦ σώματος 1 What is the **body** of which Christ is **the savior**?
5:24 a218 basic,interpret ὡς ἡ ἐκκλησία ὑποτάσσεται τῷ Χριστῷ, οὕτως καὶ αἱ γυναῖκες τοῖς ἀνδράσιν ἐν παντί 1 In what ways is the church **subject to Christ**?
5:25 a219 basic,interpret καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, καὶ ἑαυτὸν παρέδωκεν ὑπὲρ αὐτῆς 1 In what specific ways did Christ love the church, and how did he give himself up for her?
5:26 a220 basic,observe ἵνα 1 Here **so that**introduce the purpose for which Christ gave himself up for the church. What was that purpose?
5:26 s6qj basic,interpret ἵνα αὐτὴν ἁγιάσῃ, καθαρίσας τῷ λουτρῷ τοῦ ὕδατος ἐν ῥήματι 1 Why did the church need to be **cleansed** **by the washing of the water with the word** in order for Christ to **sanctify her**?
5:26 a221 basic,interpret ἵνα αὐτὴν ἁγιάσῃ, καθαρίσας τῷ λουτρῷ τοῦ ὕδατος ἐν ῥήματι 1 What is **the word** which Christ used as **water** to wash the church?
5:27 ljn8 advanced,interpret ἵνα παραστήσῃ αὐτὸς ἑαυτῷ ἔνδοξον τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, μὴ ἔχουσαν σπίλον, ἢ ῥυτίδα 1 The image here is of the church as a **glorious** bride for Christ. What kind of **stain or wrinkle** would cause the church not to be glorious?
5:27 a222 advanced,apply ἵνα ᾖ ἁγία καὶ ἄμωμος 1 Do you find that the church around you is living up to this standard of being **holy and blameless**? Are you?
5:28 jwb1 basic,interpret οὕτως ὀφείλουσιν καὶ οἱ ἄνδρες ἀγαπᾶν τὰς ἑαυτῶν γυναῖκας, ὡς τὰ ἑαυτῶν σώματα 1 Christ loves the church as his own body. To follow this example, what things must **husbands** do for their wives in order to love them **as their own bodies**.
5:28 a223 basic.interpret ὁ ἀγαπῶν τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα, ἑαυτὸν ἀγαπᾷ 1 The statement that **The one loving his own wive loves himself** implies that the husband personally benefits from treating his wife well. What are some of the ways that this happens?
5:29 abc2 basic,interpret οὐδεὶς & ποτε τὴν ἑαυτοῦ σάρκα ἐμίσησεν 1 This is a generalization that means no reasonable person **ever hated his own body**. Have you known exceptions to this? Were those people good models for others?
5:29 qt8w basic,observe ἐκτρέφει καὶ θάλπει αὐτήν 1 In what way should a husband treat his wife, since she is like his own body?
5:29-30 a224 basic,observe ὅτι μέλη ἐσμὲν τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ 1 Here **Because** introduces the reason Christ **nourishes and treats** the church **with care**? What is that reason?
5:30 abc3 basic,apply μέλη ἐσμὲν τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ 1 How much do you think Christ values and cares for each believer, since he considers them to be **members of his body**?
5:31 v45t basic,interpret ἀντὶ τούτου καταλείψει ἄνθρωπος τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὴν μητέρα, καὶ προσκολληθήσεται τῇ γυναικὶ αὐτοῦ 1 According to this quote from Genesis 2, how does the relationship of a man to his parents compare to his relationship to his wife?
5:31 a225 basic,observe ἔσονται οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα μίαν 1 What happens to a man and a woman when they marry?
5:31 so8e basic,interpret ἔσονται οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα μίαν 1 What do you think it means for a man and his wife to **become one flesh**?
5:32 a226 basic,observe τὸ μυστήριον τοῦτο μέγα ἐστίν 1 Is the connection that marriage has to Christ and his church easy to understand?
5:32 x62k basic,observe ἐγὼ & λέγω εἰς Χριστὸν καὶ εἰς τὴν ἐκκλησίαν 1 Do you find it difficult to know when in this passage Paul is speaking about marriage, and when he is speaking about **Christ and the church**? Do you think the close connection is exactly Paul's point?
5:33 gcc1 basic,apply πλὴν καὶ ὑμεῖς, οἱ καθ’ ἕνα, ἕκαστος 1 Paul ends this section with practical instruction to husbands and wives. How can you apply this in your life?
5:33 a228 basic,observe καὶ ὑμεῖς, οἱ καθ’ ἕνα, ἕκαστος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα οὕτως ἀγαπάτω 1 What does **in this way** refer back to in the previous verses?
5:33 ms6d advanced,interpret καὶ ὑμεῖς, οἱ καθ’ ἕνα, ἕκαστος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα οὕτως ἀγαπάτω ὡς ἑαυτόν, ἡ δὲ γυνὴ ἵνα φοβῆται τὸν ἄνδρα 1 Paul command each husband to **love** his wife, and each wife to **respect** her husband. Why do you think he gives them different commands? Why would he choose those specific things for them?
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2 front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions<br><br>The Apostle Paul helped establish the church in Ephesus, and taught there for 18 months. Paul writes this letter to remind them of the relationship they have with God because they believe in Jesus, and to encourage them to live in a godly way that is worthy of their spiritual connection to God.<br><br>Paul explains that those who believe in Christ are so closely related to Jesus that he refers to them many times as “in Christ.” Although we may not clearly see it here, it is a reality in heaven. In fact, the manner in which believers of all races are joined to Christ is a “mystery” that we could not understand until God revealed it to us through the message of the Gospel.<br><br>The first three chapters describe our relationship to God, and the last three chapters tell us how we should live because we have the relationship.<br><br>You can discover Paul’s teaching concerning each of these things by carefully reading this letter. Ask yourself questions about what you read, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see clearly. # Ephesians Study Questions<br><br>The Apostle Paul helped establish the church in Ephesus, and taught there for 18 months. Paul writes this letter to remind them of the relationship they have with God because they believe in Jesus, and to encourage them to live in a godly way that is worthy of their spiritual connection to God.<br><br>Paul explains that those who believe in Christ are so closely related to Jesus that he refers to them many times as “in Christ.” Although we may not clearly see it here, it is a reality in heaven. In fact, the manner in which believers of all races are joined to Christ is a “mystery” that we could not understand until God revealed it to us through the message of the Gospel.<br><br>The first three chapters describe our relationship to God, and the last three chapters tell us how we should live because we have the relationship.<br><br>You can discover Paul’s teaching concerning each of these things by carefully reading this letter. Ask yourself questions about what you read, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see clearly.
3 1:1 vyg9 basic,observe ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 What title does Paul use for himself? Why is that important to the Ephesians?
4 1:1 q9ep basic,interpret διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ 1 Paul says he became an apostle **through the will of God**. What do you think he meant to say with that phrase?
5 1:1 a000 advanced,interpret ἁγίοις 1 Why does Paul call the believers in Ephesus **saints**?
32 1:6 a013 basic,observe δόξης τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ 1 Why does God’s **grace** bring **glory** to him?
33 1:6 a014 basic,observe ἧς ἐχαρίτωσεν ἡμᾶς 1 In what manner and to what degree has God given us his grace?
34 1:6 ld4k advanced,interpret ἐν τῷ ἠγαπημένῳ 1 Why is Jesus described as **the Beloved One**? What does that teach us about him?
35 1:7-8 a015 basic,observe 0 In verses 7-8, what are the things that Paul says Christ has done for us? In verses 7-8, what are the things that Paul says Christ has done for us?
36 1:7 vb4m basic,observe ἐν ᾧ ἔχομεν τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν 1 Here **in whom** refers to Jesus. What did Jesus provide for us?
37 1:7 e1q1 advanced,interpret ἀπολύτρωσιν 1 To have **redemption** means we were released from bondage or obligation. To what were we bound or obligated before God saved us?
38 1:7 l1cq basic,observe διὰ τοῦ αἵματος αὐτοῦ 1 What was the means by which Jesus provided our redemption?
308 4:10 a166 basic,interpret ὁ καταβὰς αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν 1 Who is the only person who every **descended** to the earth and then **ascended far above all the heavens**?
309 4:10 tn4b basic,observe ἵνα πληρώσῃ τὰ πάντα 1 Here **so that** gives the purpose for which he descended and ascended. What is that purpose?
310 4:11 a167 basic,observe καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους 1 In verses 7-8, Paul says Christ gave gifts. According to verse 11, what gifts did he give?
311 4:11 a169 basic,interpret τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους 1 Why do you think Paul seems to link together **pastors and teachers** a single instance of **the**? Why do you think Paul seems to link together **pastors and teachers** a single instance of **the**?
312 4:12 a170 basic,observe πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων εἰς ἔργον διακονίας 1 The word **for** introduces the reason for which Christ gave us these gifted people. What is that reason?
313 4:12 up5x basic,observe πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων εἰς ἔργον διακονίας 1 Who does Paul says is supposed to do *the work of serving**?
314 4:11-12 udn1 advanced,apply τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους & τῶν ἁγίων 1 How do verses 11-12 affect the common understanding of the role of gifted people in doing the work of the ministry?
348 4:19 a184 basic,interpret τῇ ἀσελγείᾳ εἰς ἐργασίαν ἀκαθαρσίας πάσης ἐν πλεονεξίᾳ 1 What are examples of deeds that might be described as **impurity with greediness**?
349 4:20-21 v8vi basic,interpret ὑμεῖς & οὐχ οὕτως ἐμάθετε τὸν Χριστόν & εἴ γε αὐτὸν ἠκούσατε καὶ ἐν αὐτῷ ἐδιδάχθητε 1 How confident is Paul that the Ephesians had been correctly taught about Christ?
350 4:21 a185 basic,observe ἐστιν ἀλήθεια ἐν τῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 Who is the source of truth?
351 4:22 a186 basic,observe κατὰ τὴν προτέραν ἀναστροφὴν 1 What was the **former manner of life** of the Ephesians Gentiles according to Paul in verses 17-20? What was the **former manner of life** of the Ephesians Gentiles according to Paul in verses 17-20?
352 4:22 a187 basic,interpret τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον 1 Why do you think Paul describes their **former way of life** as **the old man**?
353 4:22 v6ip basic,observe κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ἀπάτης 1 What is it that corrupts the **old man**?
354 4:22 a188 basic,interpret τῆς ἀπάτης 1 Why do you think Paul says these **desires** of the **old man** are **deceitful**?
357 4:24 k1kj basic,observe κτισθέντα 1 How does the **new man** come to be?
358 4:24 r9qz advanced,interpret δικαιοσύνῃ καὶ ὁσιότητι τῆς ἀληθείας 1 How might **truth** cause **righteousness and holiness**?
359 4:25 a190 basic,observe διὸ 1 What does **Therefore** refer back to in the previous verses?
360 4:25 kz64 basic,interpret ἀποθέμενοι τὸ ψεῦδος, λαλεῖτε ἀλήθειαν ἕκαστος μετὰ τοῦ πλησίον αὐτοῦ 1 The negative exhortation to put **aside lying** and the positive one to **speak truth** both mean the same thing. Why do you think Paul repeats this exhortation? The negative exhortation to put **aside lying** and the positive one to **speak truth** both mean the same thing. Why do you think Paul repeats this exhortation?
361 4:25 sv5j basic,interpret τοῦ πλησίον αὐτοῦ 1 Who is the **neighbor**, in light of the fact that they are described as **members of one another**?
362 4:25 a47f advanced,interpret ὅτι ἐσμὲν ἀλλήλων μέλη 1 Here **because** indicates the reason we are to speak truth to one another. Why would would it be so important for fellow members of the body to do this?
363 4:26 a191 advanced,apply ὀργίζεσθε, καὶ μὴ ἁμαρτάνετε 1 How can someone who is **angry** keep from doing **sin** as a result?
373 4:32 h8tn basic,interpret γίνεσθε & εἰς ἀλλήλους χρηστοί & χαριζόμενοι ἑαυτοῖς 1 How do kindness and forgiveness work together to protect and restore relationships?
374 4:32 f74s basic,observe καθὼς καὶ ὁ Θεὸς ἐν Χριστῷ ἐχαρίσατο ὑμῖν 1 What is the standard for forgiveness that is introduced by the term **just as**?
375 4:32 n9hi basic,interpret καὶ ὁ Θεὸς ἐν Χριστῷ ἐχαρίσατο ὑμῖν 1 For what reason was God able to forgive our sins?
376 5:1 in43 basic,observe γίνεσθε οὖν μιμηταὶ τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 Here **Therefore** refers back to verse 4:32 and the reason for which we should **be imitators of God**. What is that reason?
377 5:1 a427 basic,interpret γίνεσθε & μιμηταὶ τοῦ Θεοῦ ὡς τέκνα ἀγαπητά 1 It is normal for **children** to imitate their parents. How does this relate to believers imitating their heavenly Father?
378 5:1 q1ge basic,apply ὡς τέκνα ἀγαπητά 1 Would you be more likely to imitate your father if you knew you were **beloved**?
379 5:2 i2yk basic,observe περιπατεῖτε ἐν ἀγάπῃ, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς 1 What is the standard of **love** that we should strive to attain?
380 5:2 a195 basic,observe ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν 1 How did Christ demonstrate that he **loved us**?
381 5:2 z6ig basic,observe εἰς ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας 1 How did God view the **offering and sacrifice** of Christ for us?
382 5:3-4 kc42 basic,observe πορνεία δὲ, καὶ ἀκαθαρσία πᾶσα, ἢ πλεονεξία, μηδὲ ὀνομαζέσθω ἐν ὑμῖν, καθὼς πρέπει ἁγίοις & καὶ αἰσχρότης, καὶ μωρολογία, ἢ εὐτραπελία 1 What are the six things that should not be **named among** believers?
383 5:3 a196 basic,interpret μηδὲ ὀνομαζέσθω ἐν ὑμῖν 1 Is the statement that these things **must not even be named among you** stronger or weaker than a command not to do these things?
384 5:3 hpd9 basic,apply καθὼς πρέπει ἁγίοις 1 How does knowing that they are **saints** affect believers as they seek to avoid these sinful actions?
385 5:4 b5rm basic,observe ἀλλὰ μᾶλλον εὐχαριστία 1 What should replace these sinful actions in believers?
386 5:5 br7i basic,observe τοῦτο & ἴστε, γινώσκοντες 1 Does **know this for certain** leave any possible exception for what Paul is about to say?
387 5:5 a198 advanced,interpret πᾶς πόρνος, ἢ ἀκάθαρτος, ἢ πλεονέκτης, ὅ ἐστιν εἰδωλολάτρης 1 Why does Paul consider a person who is **sexually immorality or unclean or greedy** to be **an idolator**? What do those things have in common?
388 5:5 a199 advanced,interpret οὐκ ἔχει κληρονομίαν ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ Θεοῦ 1 What is the significance of not having an **inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God**?
389 5:6 f227 u6nu basic,interpret κενοῖς λόγοις 1 What are examples of **empty words** and why would they **deceive** a person?
390 5:6 u6nu f227 basic,observe διὰ ταῦτα & ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας 1 What will cause the **wrath of God** to come upon those who disobey God?
391 5:6 j68t advanced,interpret τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας 1 Why do you think Paul describes unbelievers as **the sons of disobedience**?
392 5:7 a200 basic,interpret μὴ & γίνεσθε συνμέτοχοι αὐτῶν 1 What would a believer do in order to **become partners with** these disobedient people?
393 5:8 a201 basic,observe ἦτε γάρ ποτε σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 Here **because** introduces the reason that they should not be partners with disobedient people. What is that reason?
394 5:8 a202 basic,interpret ἦτε & σκότος & σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς 1 To what do the terms **darkness** and **light** here refer?
395 5:8 a203 advanced,interpret ἦτε & ποτε σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 Here, Paul says they **were darkness** and **{are} light**. How is that different than being **in darkness** and **in light**?
396 5:8 xq4u advanced,apply ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε 1 Here, to **Walk** refers to living, and being **children of** something means to display the character of** that thing. What other ways could you state this to emphasize those things?
397 5:9 e3c6 basic,observe ὁ γὰρ καρπὸς τοῦ φωτὸς ἐν πάσῃ ἀγαθωσύνῃ, καὶ δικαιοσύνῃ, καὶ ἀληθείᾳ 1 What three kinds of **fruit** does **the light** produce?
398 5:1-2,10 x6bm basic,observe δοκιμάζοντες τί ἐστιν εὐάρεστον τῷ Κυρίῳ 1 What did God do for us that should cause us to take great care to please him?
399 5:11 zi9t basic,observe τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους 1 How does Paul describe the **works of darkness**?
400 5:11 t2vf advanced,interpret μὴ συνκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε 1 In what way is it more active to **expose** the works of darkness than to simply **not take part** in them?
401 5:12 a205 basic,interpret τὰ & κρυφῇ γινόμενα ὑπ’ αὐτῶν 1 Why would the disobedient people do these works of darkness in secret, rather than openly?
402 5:12 ec6j advanced,interpret αἰσχρόν ἐστιν καὶ λέγειν 1 Why would it be **shameful** to even **mention** the things these people do in secret?
403 5:13 a206 advanced,interpret τὰ & πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται, πᾶν γὰρ τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστιν 1 What is Paul implying will happen to the things that are **exposed by the light** and **revealed**?
404 5:14 a207 basic,observe ἔγειρε, ὁ καθεύδων, καὶ ἀνάστα ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν 1 What are the two actions that the **sleeper** should take?
405 5:14 abc1 basic,observe ἐπιφαύσει σοι ὁ Χριστός 1 What does Paul say will happen to the **sleeper** who obeys this verse?
406 5:14 q13i basic,interpret ὁ καθεύδων & ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν 1 In what ways is a **sleeper** similar to a person who is among **the dead**?
407 5:14 zp7x advanced,interpret ἐπιφαύσει σοι ὁ Χριστός 1 What do you think it means for **Christ** to **shine on** someone?
408 5:15 a208 basic,observe βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς 1 Here, **therefore** refers back to verses 11-14 for the reason that we should **watch carefully**. What is that reason?
409 5:15 zy7h basic,interpret βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς πῶς περιπατεῖτε, μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι, ἀλλ’ ὡς σοφοί 1 In light of verses 11-14, why would it be **wise** to **walk carefully**?
410 5:16 p2zh basic,interpret ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν 1 Normally, redemption refers to buying back possessions from another owner. How might one be able to redeem **time**?
411 5:16 a209 basic,observe ὅτι αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 Here **because gives the reason we should redeem the time. What is that reason?
412 5:16 j6zf advanced,interpret αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 In what sense might **the days** be **evil**?
413 5:16 a210 basic,apply αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 Would you agree that the **days** in which you live are **evil**? Why or why not?
414 5:15,17 a211 basic,interpret μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι & μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες 1 Here, **do not be foolish** in verse 17 means the same thing as **not as unwise** in verse 15. Why do you think Paul states this again?
415 5:15,17 a212 advanced,interpret ἀλλ’ ὡς σοφοί & ἀλλὰ συνίετε τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Κυρίου 1 The phrase **but as wise** in verse 15 is parallel to **but understand what the will of the Lord {is}** in verse 17, indicating that they mean the same thing. Do you agree that understanding God's will is the same as being wise?
416 5:17 rk1m basic,apply συνίετε τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Κυρίου 1 How well would you say you personally **understand what the will of the Lord {is}**?
417 5:18 rj43 basic,interpret μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστιν ἀσωτία 1 Why do you think Paul says it is **reckless** to **get drunk with wine**?
418 5:18 ndi3 advanced,interpret μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστιν ἀσωτία, ἀλλὰ πληροῦσθε ἐν Πνεύματι 1 In what way might being **filled with the Spirit** take the place of being **drunk with wine**?
419 5:18-21 uyg1 basic,observe πληροῦσθε ἐν Πνεύματι 1 The command to **be filled with the Spirit** in verse 18 is followed by a list of actions in verses 19-21 that demonstrate that filling. What are those actions?
420 5:19 j6ld basic, observe λαλοῦντες ἑαυτοῖς ἐν ψαλμοῖς, καὶ ὕμνοις, καὶ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς; ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες τῇ καρδίᾳ ὑμῶν τῷ Κυρίῳ 1 To whom do we speak in **psalms and hymns and spiritual songs**, and to whom do we sing?
421 5:19 g4y1 basic,apply λαλοῦντες ἑαυτοῖς ἐν ψαλμοῖς, καὶ ὕμνοις, καὶ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς 1 In what ways have **psalms and hymns and spiritual songs** been an encouragement or help to you?
422 5:19 mwd9 basic,interpret ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες τῇ καρδίᾳ ὑμῶν 1 Why do you think the Lord wants us to sing and to sing psalms to him?
423 5:20 q8q2 basic,apply εὐχαριστοῦντες πάντοτε ὑπὲρ πάντων 1 Paul tells us to thank God **always for everything**. Are there some things in your life for which you struggle to thank God, or times when it is difficult to do so?
424 5:20 a213 basic,interpret τῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρί 1 Why do you think Paul especially notes that the **God** that we should thank is also **the Father**?
425 5:21 kmqw basic,observe ὑποτασσόμενοι ἀλλήλοις ἐν φόβῳ Χριστοῦ 1 What is the reason that believers are to submit to **one another**?
426 5:22 a214 basic,observe ὡς τῷ Κυρίῳ 1 To what degree are **wives** supposed to submit to their **own husbands**?
427 5:23-30 a215 advanced,observe 0 In verses 23-30, Paul lists many ways that the relationship of a husband and a wife is like the relationship of Christ and the church. What are these ways?
428 5:23 cp1j basic,observe ὅτι 1 Here **For** introduces the reason wives should submit to their husbands. What is that reason?
429 5:23 yy96 basic,interpret ἀνήρ ἐστιν κεφαλὴ τῆς γυναικὸς, ὡς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς κεφαλὴ τῆς ἐκκλησίας 1 A **husband** is **head of the wife** in the same way **Christ** is **head of the church**. What does **head of the church** imply?
430 5:23 a217 basic,interpret αὐτὸς Σωτὴρ τοῦ σώματος 1 What is the **body** of which Christ is **the savior**?
431 5:24 a218 basic,interpret ὡς ἡ ἐκκλησία ὑποτάσσεται τῷ Χριστῷ, οὕτως καὶ αἱ γυναῖκες τοῖς ἀνδράσιν ἐν παντί 1 In what ways is the church **subject to Christ**?
432 5:25 a219 basic,interpret καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς ἠγάπησεν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, καὶ ἑαυτὸν παρέδωκεν ὑπὲρ αὐτῆς 1 In what specific ways did Christ love the church, and how did he give himself up for her?
433 5:26 a220 basic,observe ἵνα 1 Here **so that**introduce the purpose for which Christ gave himself up for the church. What was that purpose?
434 5:26 s6qj basic,interpret ἵνα αὐτὴν ἁγιάσῃ, καθαρίσας τῷ λουτρῷ τοῦ ὕδατος ἐν ῥήματι 1 Why did the church need to be **cleansed** **by the washing of the water with the word** in order for Christ to **sanctify her**?
435 5:26 a221 basic,interpret ἵνα αὐτὴν ἁγιάσῃ, καθαρίσας τῷ λουτρῷ τοῦ ὕδατος ἐν ῥήματι 1 What is **the word** which Christ used as **water** to wash the church?
436 5:27 ljn8 advanced,interpret ἵνα παραστήσῃ αὐτὸς ἑαυτῷ ἔνδοξον τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, μὴ ἔχουσαν σπίλον, ἢ ῥυτίδα 1 The image here is of the church as a **glorious** bride for Christ. What kind of **stain or wrinkle** would cause the church not to be glorious?
437 5:27 a222 advanced,apply ἵνα ᾖ ἁγία καὶ ἄμωμος 1 Do you find that the church around you is living up to this standard of being **holy and blameless**? Are you?
438 5:28 jwb1 basic,interpret οὕτως ὀφείλουσιν καὶ οἱ ἄνδρες ἀγαπᾶν τὰς ἑαυτῶν γυναῖκας, ὡς τὰ ἑαυτῶν σώματα 1 Christ loves the church as his own body. To follow this example, what things must **husbands** do for their wives in order to love them **as their own bodies**.
439 5:28 a223 basic.interpret ὁ ἀγαπῶν τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα, ἑαυτὸν ἀγαπᾷ 1 The statement that **The one loving his own wive loves himself** implies that the husband personally benefits from treating his wife well. What are some of the ways that this happens?
440 5:29 abc2 basic,interpret οὐδεὶς & ποτε τὴν ἑαυτοῦ σάρκα ἐμίσησεν 1 This is a generalization that means no reasonable person **ever hated his own body**. Have you known exceptions to this? Were those people good models for others?
441 5:29 qt8w basic,observe ἐκτρέφει καὶ θάλπει αὐτήν 1 In what way should a husband treat his wife, since she is like his own body?
442 5:29-30 a224 basic,observe ὅτι μέλη ἐσμὲν τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ 1 Here **Because** introduces the reason Christ **nourishes and treats** the church **with care**? What is that reason?
443 5:30 abc3 basic,apply μέλη ἐσμὲν τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ 1 How much do you think Christ values and cares for each believer, since he considers them to be **members of his body**?
444 5:31 a225 v45t basic,interpret ἀντὶ τούτου καταλείψει ἄνθρωπος τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὴν μητέρα, καὶ προσκολληθήσεται τῇ γυναικὶ αὐτοῦ 1 According to this quote from Genesis 2, how does the relationship of a man to his parents compare to his relationship to his wife?
445 5:31 v45t a225 basic,observe ἔσονται οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα μίαν 1 What happens to a man and a woman when they marry?
446 5:31 a226 so8e basic,interpret ἔσονται οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα μίαν 1 What do you think it means for a man and his wife to **become one flesh**?
447 5:32 x62k a226 basic,observe τὸ μυστήριον τοῦτο μέγα ἐστίν 1 Is the connection that marriage has to Christ and his church easy to understand?
448 5:32 a228 x62k basic,observe ἐγὼ & λέγω εἰς Χριστὸν καὶ εἰς τὴν ἐκκλησίαν 1 Do you find it difficult to know when in this passage Paul is speaking about marriage, and when he is speaking about **Christ and the church**? Do you think the close connection is exactly Paul's point?
449 5:33 gcc1 basic,apply πλὴν καὶ ὑμεῖς, οἱ καθ’ ἕνα, ἕκαστος 1 Paul ends this section with practical instruction to husbands and wives. How can you apply this in your life?
450 5:33 ms6d a228 basic,observe καὶ ὑμεῖς, οἱ καθ’ ἕνα, ἕκαστος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα οὕτως ἀγαπάτω 1 What does **in this way** refer back to in the previous verses?
451 5:33 ms6d advanced,interpret καὶ ὑμεῖς, οἱ καθ’ ἕνα, ἕκαστος τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα οὕτως ἀγαπάτω ὡς ἑαυτόν, ἡ δὲ γυνὴ ἵνα φοβῆται τὸν ἄνδρα 1 Paul command each husband to **love** his wife, and each wife to **respect** her husband. Why do you think he gives them different commands? Why would he choose those specific things for them?
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