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@ -18,10 +18,10 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:3 vb7g basic,observe ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ 1 Where are these blessings from God currently stored for us?
1:3 sg4h advanced,interpret ἐν Χριστῷ 1 Paul again uses the phrase **in Christ**. What does it mean here?
1:4 a009 advanced,interpret καθὼς 1 The phrase **just as** means connects God blessing us in verse 3 to his choosing us in this verse. Why do you think these are connected?
1:4 tj6r basic,observe ἐξελέξατο ἡμᾶς 1 Do the believer decide to have a relationship with God, or does God decide that?
1:4 tj6r basic,observe ἐξελέξατο ἡμᾶς 1 Do the believers decide to have a relationship with God, or does God decide that?
1:4 d3kr advanced,interpret ἐν αὐτῷ 1 What does it mean that God chose us **in him**—that is, “in Christ”?
1:4 fnq5 basic,observe πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου 1 When did God choose us? Why is that important to us?
1:4 a075 basic,observe ἁγίους καὶ ἀμώμους 1 What does God expect us be as a result of his choosing us? What would that look like?
1:4 a075 basic,observe ἁγίους καὶ ἀμώμους 1 What does God expect us to be as a result of his choosing us? What would that look like?
1:4 dzj1 basic,observe κατενώπιον αὐτοῦ 1 Who is the one who will see and determine that we are holy and blameless?
1:4-5 a010 basic,observe ἐν ἀγάπῃ 1 What was God’s attitude towards us when he predestined us to be adopted?
1:5 n9wt advanced,interpret προορίσας ἡμᾶς 1 To **predestine** means to determine beforehand that something will happen. What does this teach us about our salvation?
@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:7 a017 advanced,interpret παραπτωμάτων 1 Our **trespasses** are occasions when we broke a law. What law or laws did we break that made it necessary for God to redeem us?
1:7 a018 κατὰ τὸ 1 This phrase connects our redemption and forgiveness with Jesus’ grace, meaning they are to the same degree. How might that encourage you concerning your status before God?
1:7 a019 advanced,interpret πλοῦτος τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ 1 Why did Paul speak about the **riches** of Jesus’ grace, rather than simply his grace? What does this word add to your understanding of our redemption and forgiveness?
1:8 a020 advanced,interpret ἧς 1 Here **which** refers back to Jesus’ grace in verse 7. What does this verse add to you understanding of his grace?
1:8 a020 advanced,interpret ἧς 1 Here **which** refers back to Jesus’ grace in verse 7. What does this verse add to your understanding of his grace?
1:8 a021 basic,observe ἐπερίσσευσεν 1 In what way does Jesus cause his grace **to abound**?
1:8 a022 basic,interpret εἰς ἡμᾶς 1 Why is it encouraging that we are the ones to benefit from Jesus grace? Why do we need it?
1:8 gpg3 basic,interpret πάσῃ σοφίᾳ καὶ φρονήσει 1 What is the importance of the word **all** that Paul adds here?
@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:10 a030 basic,interpret τὰ ἐπὶ τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, καὶ τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς 1 What, if anything, will not be brought together in Christ?
1:10 p19g advanced,interpret ἐν τῷ Χριστῷ & ἐν αὐτῷ 1 How are the phrases **in Christ** and **in him** related?
1:11 vis2 basic,observe ἐν ᾧ 1 To whom does the phrase **in whom** refer back to at the end of verse 10?
1:11 zt12 basic,interpret ἐκληρώθημεν 1 Here **we were allotted as a possession** is passive voice, meaning it happened to us without us doing it. Who was it that made us a possession?
1:11 zt12 basic,interpret ἐκληρώθημεν 1 Here the phrase **we were allotted as a possession** is passive voice, meaning it happened to us without us doing it. Who was it that made us a possession?
1:11 a032 basic,interpret προορισθέντες 1 The phrase **We were predestined** means someone else decided what we would become. Who decided this? Why?
1:11 a033 basic,observe κατὰ πρόθεσιν τοῦ 1 On what basis did God predestine us to be his possession?
1:11 a034 basic,observe τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐνεργοῦντος 1 What things are under God’s control?
@ -69,14 +69,14 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:13 liz1 advanced,interpret τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς σωτηρίας ὑμῶν 1 In what way does the gospel save us?
1:13 a039 basic,interpret ὑμεῖς ἀκούσαντες & πιστεύσαντες 1 Why is it not enough to hear the gospel, but is also necessary to believe in Jesus?
1:13 tl5m basic,observe ἐσφραγίσθητε τῷ Πνεύματι τῆς ἐπαγγελίας, τῷ Ἁγίῳ 1 What happened to the Ephesians when they believed in Jesus?
1:14 a040 basic,observe ὅ ἐστιν ἀρραβὼν τῆς κληρονομίας ἡμῶν 1 Here **who** refers back to the Holy Spirit. What the Holy Spirit do for us according to this verse?
1:14 a040 basic,observe ὅ ἐστιν ἀρραβὼν τῆς κληρονομίας ἡμῶν 1 Here **who** refers back to the Holy Spirit. What will the Holy Spirit do for us according to this verse?
1:14 a041 basic,interpret ἀρραβὼν 1 In what way can the sealing of the Holy Spirit be like a **down payment**?
1:14 a042 basic,interpret τῆς κληρονομίας ἡμῶν 1 What do you think is **our inheritance**?
1:14 a043 basic,apply ἀρραβὼν & ἀπολύτρωσιν 1 The terms **down payment** and **redemption** are both financial. What image do they give you concerning our salvation?
1:14 a045 basic,interpret ἀρραβὼν & τῆς περιποιήσεως 1 What is the difference between a **down payment** and a **full possession**?
1:14 i8tl advanced,interpret τῆς περιποιήσεως 1 What might be the **full possession** to which Paul is referring?
1:14 a046 basic,observe εἰς ἔπαινον τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ 1 What is the end result of the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer?
1:15 f3um basic,observe διὰ τοῦτο 1 What is the Paul referring to when he says, “**Because of this**”
1:15 f3um basic,observe διὰ τοῦτο 1 What is Paul referring to when he says, “**Because of this**”
1:15 a048 basic,observe ὑμᾶς πίστιν ἐν τῷ Κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ, καὶ τὴν ἀγάπην τὴν εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους 1 What are the two things that Paul had heard about the Ephesians?
1:15 q73y basic,observe ὑμᾶς πίστιν ἐν τῷ Κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ 1 In whom was the faith of the Ephesians placed?
1:15 a049 basic,observe τὴν ἀγάπην τὴν εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους 1 Who did the Ephesians love?
@ -84,16 +84,16 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:16 a051 basic,observe οὐ παύομαι εὐχαριστῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 This verse continues Paul’s statement, “**Because of this**” in verse 15. To what does that phrase refer back?
1:16 tmv2 basic,observe οὐ παύομαι εὐχαριστῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 What are the two things that Paul does as a result of the salvation of the Ephesians?
1:16 a052 basic,interpret οὐ παύομαι εὐχαριστῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν 1 What are possible reasons someone might stop giving thanks for someone else?
1:16 tmv1 basic,interpret μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 What kinds of things to you think Paul prayed to God about concerning the Ephesians?
1:16 tmv1 basic,interpret μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 What kinds of things do you think Paul prayed to God about concerning the Ephesians?
1:17 dd58 basic,observe ἵνα 1 The phrase **so that** introduces the result that Paul desires from his prayers. What was that result?
1:17 a053 basic,observe ὁ Θεὸς τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὁ Πατὴρ τῆς δόξης 1 Who is the one that Paul expects to give this result to the Ephesians?
1:17 a053 basic,observe ὁ Θεὸς τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὁ Πατὴρ τῆς δόξης 1 Who is the one Paul expects to give this result to the Ephesians?
1:17 w83j basic,observe δώῃ ὑμῖν πνεῦμα σοφίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως 1 What exactly does Paul want God to give to the Ephesians?
1:17 kg3q basic,interpret πνεῦμα σοφίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως 1 How would a **spirit of wisdom and revelation** be helpful to believers?
1:17 a054 advanced,interpret ἐν ἐπιγνώσει αὐτοῦ 1 Here **knowledge** refers to what we know from experience. What would it be like to know God from experience?
1:18 a055 advanced,interpret πεφωτισμένους τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς τῆς καρδίας 1 Why does Paul use the image of the heart having eyes, and them being opened? Why does he refer to the heart and not the mind?
1:18-19 a056 basic,observe τίς ἐστιν & τίς & τί 1 In verses 18-19, Paul lists three things that believers will know when God enlightens them. Each is introduced with the phrase “what is” or “what are”. What are these three things?
1:18 a057 basic,observe ἐλπὶς τῆς κλήσεως αὐτοῦ 1 What is **the hope of our calling**?
1:18 a058 advanced,interpret ὁ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τῆς κληρονομίας αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Why doe Paul use the words **riches** and **glory** to describe God’s inheritance in the saints?
1:18 a058 advanced,interpret ὁ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τῆς κληρονομίας αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Why does Paul use the words **riches** and **glory** to describe God’s inheritance in the saints?
1:18 mxf3 advanced,interpret τῆς κληρονομίας αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Why does Paul describe believers as God’s **inheritance**?
1:18 mz13 basic,apply τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Paul again uses the phrase **the saints** to refer to believers. Is “saint” a term you use to describe yourself? Why or why not?
1:19 d7pk basic,interpret τὸ ὑπερβάλλον μέγεθος τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ εἰς ἡμᾶς, τοὺς πιστεύοντας 1 Why does Paul use the term **incomparable** to describe the greatness of God’s power toward believers?
@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:19 g30d basic,apply εἰς ἡμᾶς, τοὺς πιστεύοντας 1 Paul speaks generally about **us who believe** rather than only about the Ephesian believers. Are you included in this statement? Why or why not?
1:19 crk3 advanced,interpret δυνάμεως & κράτους & ἰσχύος 1 Paul uses three different words to emphasize the power of God that works in believers—**power**, **force** and **strength**. How does that affect your understanding of the way God works in the believer?
1:19-20 hiul basic,observe κατὰ 1 In verse 19, **according to** links God’s strength working in the believer to what God did in verse 20. What did the strength of God accomplish in verse 20?
1:20 mc45 basic,observe ἐγείρας αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν, καὶ καθίσας ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις 1 What two act of power did God do for Christ?
1:20 mc45 basic,observe ἐγείρας αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν, καὶ καθίσας ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις 1 What two acts of power did God do for Christ?
1:20 chq4 basic,interpret ἐγείρας αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν 1 How much power does it take to raise someone from the dead?
1:20 a059 basic,observe καθίσας ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις 1 Where is Christ currently seated?
1:20 uctm advanced,interpret ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ 1 What is the significance of being seated **at his right hand**?
@ -116,19 +116,17 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
1:22 yi3a basic,interpret πάντα ὑπέταξεν ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ 1 What is there that is not under the authority of Christ?
1:22 a063 basic,interpret αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν 1 Who gave Christ to the church to be the head of all things?
1:22 mrx7 advanced,interpret κεφαλὴν ὑπὲρ πάντα τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ 1 What is the significance to the church that Christ is the **head of all things**?
1:23 g3n9 advanced,interpret ἥτις ἐστὶν τὸ σῶμα αὐτοῦ 1 Paul continue using body images that he began in verse 22. What does it mean that the church is **his body**?
1:23 g3n9 advanced,interpret ἥτις ἐστὶν τὸ σῶμα αὐτοῦ 1 Paul continues using body images that he began in verse 22. What does it mean that the church is **his body**?
1:23 lz7y advanced,interpret τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν πληρουμένου 1 Why does Paul say both that the church is the **fullness** of Christ, and that Christ **fills all in all**? How can both things be true?
1:23 a064 advanced,interpret τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν πληρουμένου 1 In what way does the church become the **fullness** of Christ?
1:23 a065 advanced,interpret τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν πληρουμένου 1 In what way does Christ **fill all in all**?
2:1 a066 advanced,interpret ὑμᾶς ὄντας νεκροὺς 1 Why did Paul use the image of a **dead** person to describe the Ephesians before God saved them?
2:1 s1ff basic,interpret ὑμᾶς ὄντας νεκροὺς 1 What is a **dead** person able to do, and not able to do?
2:1 a067 advanced,interpret τοῖς παραπτώμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ὑμῶν 1 In what way are **trespasses** and **sins** able to make a person like a dead person?
2:1 a068 basic,interpret τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 Against whom do we **trespass** before we are saved?
2:1 a069 basic,interpret ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις 1 Against whom do we have **sins** before we are saved?
2:2 zd1f basic,observe ἐν αἷς 1 To what does **in which** refer back to in the previous verse?
2:2 a070 basic,interpret ποτε περιεπατήσατε 1 What does it mean to “walk” in trespasses and sins?
2:2 se6m basic,observe κατὰ & κατὰ 1 Paul repeats **according to** twice to list two significant things that influence us to walk in sins and trespasses. What are these two things?
2:2 a071 advanced,interpret κατὰ τὸν αἰῶνα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου 1 What things are there in **the age of this world** might cause a person to sin?
2:2 a071 advanced,interpret κατὰ τὸν αἰῶνα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου 1 What things are there in **the age of this world** that might cause a person to sin?
2:2 a072 basic,interpret τὸν ἄρχοντα τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ ἀέρος 1 Who do you think is the **ruler of the authorities of the air**?
2:2 mg47 basic,interpret τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ ἀέρος 1 Who do you think are the **authorities of the air**?
2:2 ryv6 advanced,interpret τὸν ἄρχοντα & τοῦ πνεύματος τοῦ νῦν ἐνεργοῦντος ἐν τοῖς υἱοῖς τῆς ἀπειθείας 1 Paul further describes **the ruler** as **the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience**. Does this help you decide who this ruler is? How?
@ -148,7 +146,7 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
2:4 a078 basic,observe διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ 1 What is the reason that God was merciful to us?
2:4 jec5 basic,observe τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ, ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς 1 What did God’s great love cause him to do to us?
2:5 a079 basic,observe ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν, συνεζωοποίησεν ἐν Χριστῷ 1 What was our condition when God **made us alive together with Christ**?
2:1,5 t4y4 basic,observe ὄντας νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ὑμῶν & ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 How is verse5 related to verse 1?
2:1,5 t4y4 basic,observe ὄντας νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ὑμῶν & ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 How is verse 5 related to verse 1?
2:5 a080 basic,observe ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 What were we able to do to save ourselves?
2:5 re3t basic,observe χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι 1 How, and by what, were we saved?
2:6 xtk4 basic,observe συνήγειρεν καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 God did not merely save us. What did he do for us in addition to that?
@ -161,11 +159,11 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
2:7 a084 advanced,interpret τὸ ὑπερβάλλον πλοῦτος τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ 1 Why do you think Paul describes God’s grace as **immeasurably great riches**?
2:7 a085 basic,observe ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφ’ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 In what way did God demonstrate how great his grace is?
2:8 dz1l basic,observe γὰρ 1 The word **For** introduces the reason that God is able to show his grace in the previous verses. What is that reason?
2:8 yft2 basic,interpret τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ πίστεως 1 Paul says we are saved **by grace** and **through faith**. What do those phrases teach you about the the role of **grace** and **faith** in our salvation?
2:8 stq9 basic,observe τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν, Θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον 1 In this statement, Paul contrasts two thing—one that does result in our salvation and one that does not. What are these two things?
2:8 yft2 basic,interpret τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ πίστεως 1 Paul says we are saved **by grace** and **through faith**. What do those phrases teach you about the roles of **grace** and **faith** in our salvation?
2:8 stq9 basic,observe τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν, Θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον 1 In this statement, Paul contrasts two things—one that does result in our salvation and one that does not. What are these two things?
2:8 a086 basic,interpret οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν 1 What kind of things would be **of ourselves** and therefore would be unable to save us?
2:8 bpj7 advanced,interpret Θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον 1 In what sense is grace **the gift of God**?
2:9 u9hc basic,observe οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων 1 What does Paul specifically say does **not** result is us being saved?
2:9 u9hc basic,observe οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων 1 What does Paul specifically say does **not** result in us being saved?
2:9 m8kd basic,observe ἵνα 1 The phrase **so that** introduces the reason why God did not want our works to save us. What is that reason?
2:9 a087 advanced,interpret μή τις καυχήσηται 1 If our works would save us, why would that give us a reason to boast?
2:10 a088 basic,observe γάρ 1 The word **For** introduces the reason that we are not able to boast. What is that reason?
@ -202,13 +200,13 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
2:16 a106 basic,observe καὶ 1 Here, **and so that** introduces the second reason Christ abolished the law. What was that reason?
2:16 a107 basic,interpret ἀποκαταλλάξῃ 1 What does it mean to **reconcile** people who were formerly hostile to each other?
2:16 a108 basic,observe τῷ Θεῷ 1 To whom did Christ reconcile the new man?
2:16 a109 basic,observe διὰ τοῦ σταυροῦ 1 What instrument did God used to remove the hostility?
2:16 a109 basic,observe διὰ τοῦ σταυροῦ 1 What instrument did God use to remove the hostility?
2:16 h28q basic,observe ἀποκτείνας τὴν ἔχθραν ἐν αὐτῷ 1 What image does Paul use to describe the complete removal of the hostility? Why do you think he chose that image?
2:17 a110 basic,observe καὶ ἐλθὼν, εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην 1 What message did Christ bring to us after he destroyed the hostility between God and man?
2:17 f9hz basic,observe εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν, καὶ εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς 1 To what two groups did Christ offer peace?
2:18 ktw9 basic,observe δι’ αὐτοῦ ἔχομεν τὴν προσαγωγὴν, οἱ ἀμφότεροι 1 Who is the one who gives us access to the Father?
2:18 a111 basic,interpret ἐν ἑνὶ Πνεύματι 1 Who is the **one Spirit** in whom we come to the Father?
2:19 a112 basic,observe ἄρα οὖν 1 The phrase **so then** introduces the result of Christ making us one new man with access to God. What is this the result of this?
2:19 a112 basic,observe ἄρα οὖν 1 The phrase **so then** introduces the result of Christ making us one new man with access to God. What is the result of this?
2:19 ijl8 basic,observe οὐκέτι ἐστὲ ξένοι καὶ πάροικοι 1 What was the former status of the Gentiles?
2:19 a113 advanced,interpret ἀλλὰ 1 The word **instead** indicates a strong contrast between what they were and what they are now. What are the major differences between their former and current status?
2:19 u2d1 basic,apply ἐστὲ συνπολῖται τῶν ἁγίων 1 Paul uses the image of being **citizens** of a country. What does that image mean to you?
@ -226,7 +224,7 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
3:1 p5zi basic,observe ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν τῶν ἐθνῶν 1 How does Paul describe himself in this verse?
1:1 ylv7
3:1 a6yh basic,interpret ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 At this time, Paul was a prisoner in Rome. Why do you think he said he was a **prisoner of Christ Jesus**?
3:1,14 a122 basic,interpret τούτου χάριν & τούτου χάριν 1 In verse 1, Paul starts to explain what he does in response to God bring salvation to the Gentiles, but pauses to talk about his ministry. He resumes his thought in. Verse 14. Why do you think he pauses to discuss his ministry?
3:1,14 a122 basic,interpret τούτου χάριν & τούτου χάριν 1 In verse 1, Paul starts to explain what he does in response to God bringing salvation to the Gentiles, but pauses to talk about his ministry. He resumes his thought in. Verse 14. Why do you think he pauses to discuss his ministry?
3:2 a123 basic,interpret εἴ γε ἠκούσατε & εἰς ὑμᾶς 1 Why was it important for the Ephesians to know that Paul was in prison for their sake?
3:2 a124 advanced,interpret τὴν οἰκονομίαν 1 Why did Paul consider his ministry to be a **stewardship**? What does a steward do?
3:2 a125 advanced,interpret τὴν οἰκονομίαν τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 Why does Paul refer to his ministry as stewarding **the grace of God**?
@ -240,13 +238,13 @@ front:intro mw28 0 # Ephesians Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as yo
3:5 a129 basic,interpret τοῖς ἁγίοις ἀποστόλοις αὐτοῦ καὶ προφήταις 1 Why do you think the Holy Spirit revealed the mystery to the **holy apostles and prophets**?
3:6 a131 basic,interpret συνκληρονόμα & σύνσωμα & συνμέτοχα 1 The term **fellow** is repeated three times and indicates that the Gentiles joined together with someone else in these things. Who did the Gentiles join?
3:6 a130 basic,interpret σύνσωμα 1 Of what **body** did the **Gentiles** become **fellow members**?
3:6 a132 basic,observe τοῦ εὐαγγελίου 1 What was caused the Gentiles to be joined together with Christ?
3:6 a132 basic,observe τοῦ εὐαγγελίου 1 What has caused the Gentiles to be joined together with Christ?
3:7 a133 basic,observe ὗ ἐγενήθην διάκονος κατὰ τὴν δωρεὰν τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ τῆς δοθείσης μοι 1 What did God give to Paul in order to make him his servant?
3:7 sa78 basic,observe τὴν ἐνέργειαν τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ 1 How did Paul know for sure that God is the one who give him this ministry?
3:8 g6vj basic,observe ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ πάντων ἁγίων 1 How did Paul describe his spiritual status before God?
3:8 f2t1 basic,interpret ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ πάντων ἁγίων 1 Paul was perhaps the greatest apostle. Why would he describe himself as the **least**?
3:8 a135 basic,observe τοῖς ἔθνεσιν εὐαγγελίσασθαι, τὸ ἀνεξιχνίαστον πλοῦτος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 What specific task did God assign to Paul to do?
3:8 a136 basic,interpret τὸ ἀνεξιχνίαστον πλοῦτος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 Why do you think Paul meant when he said the **riches of Christ** were **unsearchable**?
3:8 a136 basic,interpret τὸ ἀνεξιχνίαστον πλοῦτος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 What do you think Paul meant when he said the **riches of Christ** were **unsearchable**?
3:9 i6un basic,observe φωτίσαι πάντας 1 To whom was Paul to preach his message?
3:6,9 s38b advanced,interpret τοῦ μυστηρίου, τοῦ ἀποκεκρυμμένου ἀπὸ τῶν αἰώνων ἐν τῷ Θεῷ 1 Paul has already stated in verse 6 that the mystery was the joining of the Gentiles to Christ. In what way was this **hidden from the ages** until the coming of Christ?
3:9 a137 advanced,interpret ἐν τῷ Θεῷ, τῷ τὰ πάντα κτίσαντι 1 Why do you think Paul reminds the Ephesians at this point that God is **the one having created all things**?
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3:19 a152 advanced,interpret πληρωθῆτε εἰς πᾶν τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 What do you think is the **fullness of God** that is able to fill us?
3:19 m3ij basic,apply πληρωθῆτε εἰς πᾶν τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 What do you think your life would be like if you were **filled with all the fullness of God**?
3:20 a154 basic,observe τῷ 1 Who is **the one** that Paul here refers to?
3:20 a156 basic,interpret ὑπὲρ & ὑπέρἐκπερισσοῦ 1 Paul is adding together words in order to express how much more God can do that what we expect. What words or phrases might you use to express the same idea?
3:20 a156 basic,interpret ὑπὲρ & ὑπέρἐκπερισσοῦ 1 Paul is adding together words in order to express how much more God can do than what we expect. What words or phrases might you use to express the same idea?
3:20 rld3 basic,interpret πάντα & ὧν αἰτούμεθα ἢ νοοῦμεν 1 What is the difference between God doing what we ask, and doing not only what we ask but also what we think?
3:21 a157 basic,observe αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα 1 What is it that Paul desires for God to receive?
3:21 l5cd basic,observe αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ καὶ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 According to verse 21, what are the two sources of eternal glory to God?
3:21 a158 basic,observe αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ 1 Here **the church** refers to all New Testament believers. Are you part of this church? If so, are you currently living in such a way as to bring eternal glory to God?
1:1,3:1,4:1 a153 basic,interpret ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ & ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ & ὁ δέσμιος ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 In 1:1 Paul said he was an **apostle**, emphasizing his authority. In 3:1 he said he was a **prisoner**, emphasizing his suffering. Why do you think he continues the **prisoner** image here?
4:1 whi3 advanced,interpret ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε 1 In 3:21, Paul state that the church is to bring eternal glory to God. Since that is our purpose, how should we act in order to accomplish it?
4:1 whi3 advanced,interpret ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε 1 In 3:21, Paul states that the church is to bring eternal glory to God. Since that is our purpose, how should we act in order to accomplish it?
4:2 a159 basic,interpret μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πραΰτητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ 1 Since 3:21 says the entire church will bring glory to God, why is it important that we treat one another with **humility**, **gentleness**, and **patience** and put up **with one another in love**?
4:2 xhi3 basic,apply ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ 1 What are some of the things that make it difficult for us to put up with fellow believers?
4:3 ej5m basic,observe τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ Πνεύματος 1 Is the **unity of the Spirit** something we must create, or is it simply something God has already created?
4:3 y7gf basic,interpret ἐν τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς εἰρήνης 1 In what ways can **peace** bind believers together when they have problems with one another?
4:2-3 a161 basic,apply 0 What are some of the issues that make it difficult for you to have a humble, loving, peaceful attitude toward other believers?
4:4 pv1x basic,observe ἓν σῶμα 1 What **body** is Paul referring to of which there is only **one**?
4:4 ps7c basic,interpret μιᾷ ἐλπίδι τῆς κλήσεως ὑμῶν 1 Here **your** is plural, indicating that the **one hope** is that which is shared by all believers. What is this our shared hope?
4:4 ps7c basic,interpret μιᾷ ἐλπίδι τῆς κλήσεως ὑμῶν 1 Here **your** is plural, indicating that the **one hope** is that which is shared by all believers. What is our shared hope?
4:5 wh97 advanced,interpret μία πίστις, ἓν βάπτισμα 1 Paul states with authority that there is only **one faith** and **one baptism**. And yet, believers are often divided over details of their faith or the form of baptism. They must not be talking about the faith and baptism to which Paul is referring. Why do you think this situation exists?
4:6 vtc6 advanced,apply εἷς Θεὸς καὶ Πατὴρ πάντων, ὁ ἐπὶ πάντων, καὶ διὰ πάντων, καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Paul clearly states that there is only one God. How does that affect the way we interact with people who believer in other gods?
4:6 vtc6 advanced,apply εἷς Θεὸς καὶ Πατὴρ πάντων, ὁ ἐπὶ πάντων, καὶ διὰ πάντων, καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Paul clearly states that there is only one God. How does that affect the way we interact with people who believe in other gods?
4:7 a162 basic,observe ἑνὶ & ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις 1 Which believers have received **grace** from God?
4:7 uvyc basic,interpret ἑνὶ & ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν 1 Before verse 7, Paul has been speaking about the church as one body. Now, he begins to speak of the diversity within the church. How does **each one of us** indicate this change?
4:7 a163 basic,observe κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 According to what measure did God give us his grace?
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4:8 x11q basic,interpret ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος 1 To what event in the life of Jesus does the phrase **ascended to the heights** refer?
4:9 hq71 basic,interpret καὶ κατέβη εἰς τὰ κατώτερα μέρη τῆς γῆς 1 To what event in the life of Jesus does the phrase **he also descended into the lower regions of the earth** refer?
4:9 a165 advanced,interpret τὸ δὲ, ἀνέβη, τί ἐστιν, εἰ μὴ ὅτι καὶ κατέβη 1 Since Psalm 68 does not say “he descended,” what argument does Paul use to say that Jesus **descended into the lower regions of the earth**?
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 a166 basic,interpret ὁ καταβὰς αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν 1 Who is the only person who ever **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** in a single phrase, but use a separate phrase for the other roles?
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**?
4:12 up5x basic,observe πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων εἰς ἔργον διακονίας 1 Who does Paul say is supposed to do **works of ministry**?
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?
4:12 kw6a basic,interpret εἰς ἔργον διακονίας, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 What kind of **work of serving** would result in the **building up of the body of Christ**?
4:12 a171 basic,interpret τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 To what is Paul referring when he speaks here of the **body of Christ**?
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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 a198 advanced,interpret πᾶς πόρνος, ἢ ἀκάθαρτος, ἢ πλεονέκτης, ὅ ἐστιν εἰδωλολάτρης 1 Why does Paul consider a person who is **immoral, impure, 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?
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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?
5:8 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**?
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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 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?
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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 a220 basic,observe ἵνα 1 Here **so that** introduces 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?
5:28 a223 basic.interpret ὁ ἀγαπῶν τὴν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα, ἑαυτὸν ἀγαπᾷ 1 The statement that **He who loves his wife 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?
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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?
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 commands 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?
6:1 z3l7 basic,observe ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσιν ὑμῶν ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 What does the phrase **in the Lord** add to the meaning of this command?
6:1 a229 basic,interpret τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν δίκαιον 1 Why would obeying parents be a **righteous** action?
6:2 cw18 basic,apply τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα 1 In what specific ways can someone **honor** their **father and mother**?
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6:9 t8di basic,observe καὶ, οἱ κύριοι, τὰ αὐτὰ ποιεῖτε πρὸς αὐτούς 1 The phrase, **do the same for them** refers back to verses 5-8. What does this imply that believing **masters** should do for their slaves?
6:9 a234 basic,interpret ἀνιέντες τὴν ἀπειλήν 1 What kind of **threats** might a master make to his slaves?
6:9 a235 advanced,interpret εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ αὐτῶν καὶ ὑμῶν ὁ Κύριός 1 Does the phrase, **the Master, both theirs and yours** mean that both the master and the slaves Paul is speaking about are believers?
6:9 a236 advanced,interpret προσωπολημψία οὐκ ἔστιν παρ’ αὐτῷ 1 Does this imply about the relative value of masters and slaves before God?
6:9 a236 advanced,interpret προσωπολημψία οὐκ ἔστιν παρ’ αὐτῷ 1 What does this imply about the relative value of masters and slaves before God?
6:10 a237 basic,interpret τοῦ λοιποῦ 1 What is the importance of Paul introducing this section of the letter with **Finally**?
6:10-11 t8a5 basic,observe ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν Κυρίῳ & πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδίας τοῦ διαβόλου 1 What is the purpose for which we need God's strength?
6:11 a239 basic,observe ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδίας τοῦ διαβόλου 1 What will the **whole armor of God** enable the believer to do?
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6:13 a242 basic,interpret δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι & στῆναι 1 Why is it important for a soldier in a battle to be able **to stand**?
6:14 a243 advanced,apply περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ 1 Ancient soldiers tied up their tunics with their belts to be able to move and fight well. How might you use **truth** to prepare you to fight spiritual battles?
6:14 a244 basic,interpret ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς δικαιοσύνης 1 A **breastplate** protected the soldier's chest during battle. How can **righteousness** protect our hearts in a spiritual battle?
6:15 a245 basic,interpret ὑποδησάμενοι τοὺς πόδας ἐν ἑτοιμασίᾳ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης 1 A soldier's boots prepare him to walk or run wherever he needs to go. How might **the readiness of the gospel of peace** prepare us to so wherever the Lord might send us in our spiritual battles?
6:15 a245 basic,interpret ὑποδησάμενοι τοὺς πόδας ἐν ἑτοιμασίᾳ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης 1 A soldier's boots prepare him to walk or run wherever he needs to go. How might **the readiness of the gospel of peace** prepare us to go wherever the Lord might send us in our spiritual battles?
6:16 wid4 basic,interpret ἀναλαβόντες τὸν θυρεὸν τῆς πίστεως, ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ πεπυρωμένα σβέσαι 1 A soldier's **shield** protected him from arrows that the enemy shot at him. How might **the faith** protect us from the attacks of Satan?
6:17 mad5 basic,interpret τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθε 1 A soldier's **helmet** protected his head from the enemy blows. How might **salvation** protect our thoughts when the enemy attacks?
6:17 a246 basic,interpret τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ Πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα Θεοῦ 1 A soldier's **sword** was is the the only offensive weapon listed here. It allowed the solider to strike back at his enemy. How might **the word of God** enable us to fight against our spiritual enemies?
6:17 a246 basic,interpret τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ Πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα Θεοῦ 1 A soldier's **sword** is the the only offensive weapon listed here. It allowed the solider to strike back at his enemy. How might **the word of God** enable us to fight against our spiritual enemies?
6:18 a247 basic,observe πάσης προσευχῆς καὶ δεήσεως & ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ & ἐν πάσῃ προσκαρτερήσει καὶ δεήσει περὶ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων 1 What does Paul's repeated use of **every** and **all** in verse 18 tell us about how we are to pray?
6:18 g31m basic,apply ἀγρυπνοῦντες 1 How can we **be watchful** in our prayers?
6:19 b7tz basic,observe ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου, ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου 1 Paul asked the Ephesians to pray one specific thing for him? What was that single, great need?

1 Reference ID Tags Quote Occurrence Question Response
18 1:3 vb7g basic,observe ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ 1 Where are these blessings from God currently stored for us?
19 1:3 sg4h advanced,interpret ἐν Χριστῷ 1 Paul again uses the phrase **in Christ**. What does it mean here?
20 1:4 a009 advanced,interpret καθὼς 1 The phrase **just as** means connects God blessing us in verse 3 to his choosing us in this verse. Why do you think these are connected?
21 1:4 tj6r basic,observe ἐξελέξατο ἡμᾶς 1 Do the believer decide to have a relationship with God, or does God decide that? Do the believers decide to have a relationship with God, or does God decide that?
22 1:4 d3kr advanced,interpret ἐν αὐτῷ 1 What does it mean that God chose us **in him**—that is, “in Christ”?
23 1:4 fnq5 basic,observe πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου 1 When did God choose us? Why is that important to us?
24 1:4 a075 basic,observe ἁγίους καὶ ἀμώμους 1 What does God expect us be as a result of his choosing us? What would that look like? What does God expect us to be as a result of his choosing us? What would that look like?
25 1:4 dzj1 basic,observe κατενώπιον αὐτοῦ 1 Who is the one who will see and determine that we are holy and blameless?
26 1:4-5 a010 basic,observe ἐν ἀγάπῃ 1 What was God’s attitude towards us when he predestined us to be adopted?
27 1:5 n9wt advanced,interpret προορίσας ἡμᾶς 1 To **predestine** means to determine beforehand that something will happen. What does this teach us about our salvation?
41 1:7 a017 advanced,interpret παραπτωμάτων 1 Our **trespasses** are occasions when we broke a law. What law or laws did we break that made it necessary for God to redeem us?
42 1:7 a018 κατὰ τὸ 1 This phrase connects our redemption and forgiveness with Jesus’ grace, meaning they are to the same degree. How might that encourage you concerning your status before God?
43 1:7 a019 advanced,interpret πλοῦτος τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ 1 Why did Paul speak about the **riches** of Jesus’ grace, rather than simply his grace? What does this word add to your understanding of our redemption and forgiveness?
44 1:8 a020 advanced,interpret ἧς 1 Here **which** refers back to Jesus’ grace in verse 7. What does this verse add to you understanding of his grace? Here **which** refers back to Jesus’ grace in verse 7. What does this verse add to your understanding of his grace?
45 1:8 a021 basic,observe ἐπερίσσευσεν 1 In what way does Jesus cause his grace **to abound**?
46 1:8 a022 basic,interpret εἰς ἡμᾶς 1 Why is it encouraging that we are the ones to benefit from Jesus grace? Why do we need it?
47 1:8 gpg3 basic,interpret πάσῃ σοφίᾳ καὶ φρονήσει 1 What is the importance of the word **all** that Paul adds here?
56 1:10 a030 basic,interpret τὰ ἐπὶ τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, καὶ τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς 1 What, if anything, will not be brought together in Christ?
57 1:10 p19g advanced,interpret ἐν τῷ Χριστῷ & ἐν αὐτῷ 1 How are the phrases **in Christ** and **in him** related?
58 1:11 vis2 basic,observe ἐν ᾧ 1 To whom does the phrase **in whom** refer back to at the end of verse 10?
59 1:11 zt12 basic,interpret ἐκληρώθημεν 1 Here **we were allotted as a possession** is passive voice, meaning it happened to us without us doing it. Who was it that made us a possession? Here the phrase **we were allotted as a possession** is passive voice, meaning it happened to us without us doing it. Who was it that made us a possession?
60 1:11 a032 basic,interpret προορισθέντες 1 The phrase **We were predestined** means someone else decided what we would become. Who decided this? Why?
61 1:11 a033 basic,observe κατὰ πρόθεσιν τοῦ 1 On what basis did God predestine us to be his possession?
62 1:11 a034 basic,observe τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐνεργοῦντος 1 What things are under God’s control?
69 1:13 liz1 advanced,interpret τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς σωτηρίας ὑμῶν 1 In what way does the gospel save us?
70 1:13 a039 basic,interpret ὑμεῖς ἀκούσαντες & πιστεύσαντες 1 Why is it not enough to hear the gospel, but is also necessary to believe in Jesus?
71 1:13 tl5m basic,observe ἐσφραγίσθητε τῷ Πνεύματι τῆς ἐπαγγελίας, τῷ Ἁγίῳ 1 What happened to the Ephesians when they believed in Jesus?
72 1:14 a040 basic,observe ὅ ἐστιν ἀρραβὼν τῆς κληρονομίας ἡμῶν 1 Here **who** refers back to the Holy Spirit. What the Holy Spirit do for us according to this verse? Here **who** refers back to the Holy Spirit. What will the Holy Spirit do for us according to this verse?
73 1:14 a041 basic,interpret ἀρραβὼν 1 In what way can the sealing of the Holy Spirit be like a **down payment**?
74 1:14 a042 basic,interpret τῆς κληρονομίας ἡμῶν 1 What do you think is **our inheritance**?
75 1:14 a043 basic,apply ἀρραβὼν & ἀπολύτρωσιν 1 The terms **down payment** and **redemption** are both financial. What image do they give you concerning our salvation?
76 1:14 a045 basic,interpret ἀρραβὼν & τῆς περιποιήσεως 1 What is the difference between a **down payment** and a **full possession**?
77 1:14 i8tl advanced,interpret τῆς περιποιήσεως 1 What might be the **full possession** to which Paul is referring?
78 1:14 a046 basic,observe εἰς ἔπαινον τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ 1 What is the end result of the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer?
79 1:15 f3um basic,observe διὰ τοῦτο 1 What is the Paul referring to when he says, “**Because of this**” What is Paul referring to when he says, “**Because of this**”
80 1:15 a048 basic,observe ὑμᾶς πίστιν ἐν τῷ Κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ, καὶ τὴν ἀγάπην τὴν εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους 1 What are the two things that Paul had heard about the Ephesians?
81 1:15 q73y basic,observe ὑμᾶς πίστιν ἐν τῷ Κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ 1 In whom was the faith of the Ephesians placed?
82 1:15 a049 basic,observe τὴν ἀγάπην τὴν εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους 1 Who did the Ephesians love?
84 1:16 a051 basic,observe οὐ παύομαι εὐχαριστῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 This verse continues Paul’s statement, “**Because of this**” in verse 15. To what does that phrase refer back?
85 1:16 tmv2 basic,observe οὐ παύομαι εὐχαριστῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 What are the two things that Paul does as a result of the salvation of the Ephesians?
86 1:16 a052 basic,interpret οὐ παύομαι εὐχαριστῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν 1 What are possible reasons someone might stop giving thanks for someone else?
87 1:16 tmv1 basic,interpret μνείαν ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου 1 What kinds of things to you think Paul prayed to God about concerning the Ephesians? What kinds of things do you think Paul prayed to God about concerning the Ephesians?
88 1:17 dd58 basic,observe ἵνα 1 The phrase **so that** introduces the result that Paul desires from his prayers. What was that result?
89 1:17 a053 basic,observe ὁ Θεὸς τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὁ Πατὴρ τῆς δόξης 1 Who is the one that Paul expects to give this result to the Ephesians? Who is the one Paul expects to give this result to the Ephesians?
90 1:17 w83j basic,observe δώῃ ὑμῖν πνεῦμα σοφίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως 1 What exactly does Paul want God to give to the Ephesians?
91 1:17 kg3q basic,interpret πνεῦμα σοφίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως 1 How would a **spirit of wisdom and revelation** be helpful to believers?
92 1:17 a054 advanced,interpret ἐν ἐπιγνώσει αὐτοῦ 1 Here **knowledge** refers to what we know from experience. What would it be like to know God from experience?
93 1:18 a055 advanced,interpret πεφωτισμένους τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς τῆς καρδίας 1 Why does Paul use the image of the heart having eyes, and them being opened? Why does he refer to the heart and not the mind?
94 1:18-19 a056 basic,observe τίς ἐστιν & τίς & τί 1 In verses 18-19, Paul lists three things that believers will know when God enlightens them. Each is introduced with the phrase “what is” or “what are”. What are these three things?
95 1:18 a057 basic,observe ἐλπὶς τῆς κλήσεως αὐτοῦ 1 What is **the hope of our calling**?
96 1:18 a058 advanced,interpret ὁ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τῆς κληρονομίας αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Why doe Paul use the words **riches** and **glory** to describe God’s inheritance in the saints? Why does Paul use the words **riches** and **glory** to describe God’s inheritance in the saints?
97 1:18 mxf3 advanced,interpret τῆς κληρονομίας αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Why does Paul describe believers as God’s **inheritance**?
98 1:18 mz13 basic,apply τοῖς ἁγίοις 1 Paul again uses the phrase **the saints** to refer to believers. Is “saint” a term you use to describe yourself? Why or why not?
99 1:19 d7pk basic,interpret τὸ ὑπερβάλλον μέγεθος τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ εἰς ἡμᾶς, τοὺς πιστεύοντας 1 Why does Paul use the term **incomparable** to describe the greatness of God’s power toward believers?
101 1:19 g30d basic,apply εἰς ἡμᾶς, τοὺς πιστεύοντας 1 Paul speaks generally about **us who believe** rather than only about the Ephesian believers. Are you included in this statement? Why or why not?
102 1:19 crk3 advanced,interpret δυνάμεως & κράτους & ἰσχύος 1 Paul uses three different words to emphasize the power of God that works in believers—**power**, **force** and **strength**. How does that affect your understanding of the way God works in the believer?
103 1:19-20 hiul basic,observe κατὰ 1 In verse 19, **according to** links God’s strength working in the believer to what God did in verse 20. What did the strength of God accomplish in verse 20?
104 1:20 mc45 basic,observe ἐγείρας αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν, καὶ καθίσας ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις 1 What two act of power did God do for Christ? What two acts of power did God do for Christ?
105 1:20 chq4 basic,interpret ἐγείρας αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν 1 How much power does it take to raise someone from the dead?
106 1:20 a059 basic,observe καθίσας ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ, ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις 1 Where is Christ currently seated?
107 1:20 uctm advanced,interpret ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ 1 What is the significance of being seated **at his right hand**?
116 1:22 yi3a basic,interpret πάντα ὑπέταξεν ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ 1 What is there that is not under the authority of Christ?
117 1:22 a063 basic,interpret αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν 1 Who gave Christ to the church to be the head of all things?
118 1:22 mrx7 advanced,interpret κεφαλὴν ὑπὲρ πάντα τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ 1 What is the significance to the church that Christ is the **head of all things**?
119 1:23 g3n9 advanced,interpret ἥτις ἐστὶν τὸ σῶμα αὐτοῦ 1 Paul continue using body images that he began in verse 22. What does it mean that the church is **his body**? Paul continues using body images that he began in verse 22. What does it mean that the church is **his body**?
120 1:23 lz7y advanced,interpret τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν πληρουμένου 1 Why does Paul say both that the church is the **fullness** of Christ, and that Christ **fills all in all**? How can both things be true?
121 1:23 a064 advanced,interpret τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν πληρουμένου 1 In what way does the church become the **fullness** of Christ?
122 1:23 a065 advanced,interpret τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν πληρουμένου 1 In what way does Christ **fill all in all**?
123 2:1 a066 advanced,interpret ὑμᾶς ὄντας νεκροὺς 1 Why did Paul use the image of a **dead** person to describe the Ephesians before God saved them?
124 2:1 s1ff basic,interpret ὑμᾶς ὄντας νεκροὺς 1 What is a **dead** person able to do, and not able to do?
125 2:1 a067 advanced,interpret τοῖς παραπτώμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ὑμῶν 1 In what way are **trespasses** and **sins** able to make a person like a dead person?
2:1 a068 basic,interpret τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 Against whom do we **trespass** before we are saved?
2:1 a069 basic,interpret ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις 1 Against whom do we have **sins** before we are saved?
126 2:2 zd1f basic,observe ἐν αἷς 1 To what does **in which** refer back to in the previous verse?
127 2:2 a070 basic,interpret ποτε περιεπατήσατε 1 What does it mean to “walk” in trespasses and sins?
128 2:2 se6m basic,observe κατὰ & κατὰ 1 Paul repeats **according to** twice to list two significant things that influence us to walk in sins and trespasses. What are these two things?
129 2:2 a071 advanced,interpret κατὰ τὸν αἰῶνα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου 1 What things are there in **the age of this world** might cause a person to sin? What things are there in **the age of this world** that might cause a person to sin?
130 2:2 a072 basic,interpret τὸν ἄρχοντα τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ ἀέρος 1 Who do you think is the **ruler of the authorities of the air**?
131 2:2 mg47 basic,interpret τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ ἀέρος 1 Who do you think are the **authorities of the air**?
132 2:2 ryv6 advanced,interpret τὸν ἄρχοντα & τοῦ πνεύματος τοῦ νῦν ἐνεργοῦντος ἐν τοῖς υἱοῖς τῆς ἀπειθείας 1 Paul further describes **the ruler** as **the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience**. Does this help you decide who this ruler is? How?
146 2:4 a078 basic,observe διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ 1 What is the reason that God was merciful to us?
147 2:4 jec5 basic,observe τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ, ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς 1 What did God’s great love cause him to do to us?
148 2:5 a079 basic,observe ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν, συνεζωοποίησεν ἐν Χριστῷ 1 What was our condition when God **made us alive together with Christ**?
149 2:1,5 t4y4 basic,observe ὄντας νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ὑμῶν & ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 How is verse5 related to verse 1? How is verse 5 related to verse 1?
150 2:5 a080 basic,observe ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν 1 What were we able to do to save ourselves?
151 2:5 re3t basic,observe χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι 1 How, and by what, were we saved?
152 2:6 xtk4 basic,observe συνήγειρεν καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 God did not merely save us. What did he do for us in addition to that?
159 2:7 a084 advanced,interpret τὸ ὑπερβάλλον πλοῦτος τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ 1 Why do you think Paul describes God’s grace as **immeasurably great riches**?
160 2:7 a085 basic,observe ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφ’ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 In what way did God demonstrate how great his grace is?
161 2:8 dz1l basic,observe γὰρ 1 The word **For** introduces the reason that God is able to show his grace in the previous verses. What is that reason?
162 2:8 yft2 basic,interpret τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ πίστεως 1 Paul says we are saved **by grace** and **through faith**. What do those phrases teach you about the the role of **grace** and **faith** in our salvation? Paul says we are saved **by grace** and **through faith**. What do those phrases teach you about the roles of **grace** and **faith** in our salvation?
163 2:8 stq9 basic,observe τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν, Θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον 1 In this statement, Paul contrasts two thing—one that does result in our salvation and one that does not. What are these two things? In this statement, Paul contrasts two things—one that does result in our salvation and one that does not. What are these two things?
164 2:8 a086 basic,interpret οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν 1 What kind of things would be **of ourselves** and therefore would be unable to save us?
165 2:8 bpj7 advanced,interpret Θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον 1 In what sense is grace **the gift of God**?
166 2:9 u9hc basic,observe οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων 1 What does Paul specifically say does **not** result is us being saved? What does Paul specifically say does **not** result in us being saved?
167 2:9 m8kd basic,observe ἵνα 1 The phrase **so that** introduces the reason why God did not want our works to save us. What is that reason?
168 2:9 a087 advanced,interpret μή τις καυχήσηται 1 If our works would save us, why would that give us a reason to boast?
169 2:10 a088 basic,observe γάρ 1 The word **For** introduces the reason that we are not able to boast. What is that reason?
200 2:16 a106 basic,observe καὶ 1 Here, **and so that** introduces the second reason Christ abolished the law. What was that reason?
201 2:16 a107 basic,interpret ἀποκαταλλάξῃ 1 What does it mean to **reconcile** people who were formerly hostile to each other?
202 2:16 a108 basic,observe τῷ Θεῷ 1 To whom did Christ reconcile the new man?
203 2:16 a109 basic,observe διὰ τοῦ σταυροῦ 1 What instrument did God used to remove the hostility? What instrument did God use to remove the hostility?
204 2:16 h28q basic,observe ἀποκτείνας τὴν ἔχθραν ἐν αὐτῷ 1 What image does Paul use to describe the complete removal of the hostility? Why do you think he chose that image?
205 2:17 a110 basic,observe καὶ ἐλθὼν, εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην 1 What message did Christ bring to us after he destroyed the hostility between God and man?
206 2:17 f9hz basic,observe εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν, καὶ εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς 1 To what two groups did Christ offer peace?
207 2:18 ktw9 basic,observe δι’ αὐτοῦ ἔχομεν τὴν προσαγωγὴν, οἱ ἀμφότεροι 1 Who is the one who gives us access to the Father?
208 2:18 a111 basic,interpret ἐν ἑνὶ Πνεύματι 1 Who is the **one Spirit** in whom we come to the Father?
209 2:19 a112 basic,observe ἄρα οὖν 1 The phrase **so then** introduces the result of Christ making us one new man with access to God. What is this the result of this? The phrase **so then** introduces the result of Christ making us one new man with access to God. What is the result of this?
210 2:19 ijl8 basic,observe οὐκέτι ἐστὲ ξένοι καὶ πάροικοι 1 What was the former status of the Gentiles?
211 2:19 a113 advanced,interpret ἀλλὰ 1 The word **instead** indicates a strong contrast between what they were and what they are now. What are the major differences between their former and current status?
212 2:19 u2d1 basic,apply ἐστὲ συνπολῖται τῶν ἁγίων 1 Paul uses the image of being **citizens** of a country. What does that image mean to you?
224 3:1 p5zi basic,observe ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν τῶν ἐθνῶν 1 How does Paul describe himself in this verse?
225 1:1 ylv7
226 3:1 a6yh basic,interpret ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 At this time, Paul was a prisoner in Rome. Why do you think he said he was a **prisoner of Christ Jesus**?
227 3:1,14 a122 basic,interpret τούτου χάριν & τούτου χάριν 1 In verse 1, Paul starts to explain what he does in response to God bring salvation to the Gentiles, but pauses to talk about his ministry. He resumes his thought in. Verse 14. Why do you think he pauses to discuss his ministry? In verse 1, Paul starts to explain what he does in response to God bringing salvation to the Gentiles, but pauses to talk about his ministry. He resumes his thought in. Verse 14. Why do you think he pauses to discuss his ministry?
228 3:2 a123 basic,interpret εἴ γε ἠκούσατε & εἰς ὑμᾶς 1 Why was it important for the Ephesians to know that Paul was in prison for their sake?
229 3:2 a124 advanced,interpret τὴν οἰκονομίαν 1 Why did Paul consider his ministry to be a **stewardship**? What does a steward do?
230 3:2 a125 advanced,interpret τὴν οἰκονομίαν τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 Why does Paul refer to his ministry as stewarding **the grace of God**?
238 3:5 a129 basic,interpret τοῖς ἁγίοις ἀποστόλοις αὐτοῦ καὶ προφήταις 1 Why do you think the Holy Spirit revealed the mystery to the **holy apostles and prophets**?
239 3:6 a131 basic,interpret συνκληρονόμα & σύνσωμα & συνμέτοχα 1 The term **fellow** is repeated three times and indicates that the Gentiles joined together with someone else in these things. Who did the Gentiles join?
240 3:6 a130 basic,interpret σύνσωμα 1 Of what **body** did the **Gentiles** become **fellow members**?
241 3:6 a132 basic,observe τοῦ εὐαγγελίου 1 What was caused the Gentiles to be joined together with Christ? What has caused the Gentiles to be joined together with Christ?
242 3:7 a133 basic,observe ὗ ἐγενήθην διάκονος κατὰ τὴν δωρεὰν τῆς χάριτος τοῦ Θεοῦ τῆς δοθείσης μοι 1 What did God give to Paul in order to make him his servant?
243 3:7 sa78 basic,observe τὴν ἐνέργειαν τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ 1 How did Paul know for sure that God is the one who give him this ministry?
244 3:8 g6vj basic,observe ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ πάντων ἁγίων 1 How did Paul describe his spiritual status before God?
245 3:8 f2t1 basic,interpret ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ πάντων ἁγίων 1 Paul was perhaps the greatest apostle. Why would he describe himself as the **least**?
246 3:8 a135 basic,observe τοῖς ἔθνεσιν εὐαγγελίσασθαι, τὸ ἀνεξιχνίαστον πλοῦτος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 What specific task did God assign to Paul to do?
247 3:8 a136 basic,interpret τὸ ἀνεξιχνίαστον πλοῦτος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 Why do you think Paul meant when he said the **riches of Christ** were **unsearchable**? What do you think Paul meant when he said the **riches of Christ** were **unsearchable**?
248 3:9 i6un basic,observe φωτίσαι πάντας 1 To whom was Paul to preach his message?
249 3:6,9 s38b advanced,interpret τοῦ μυστηρίου, τοῦ ἀποκεκρυμμένου ἀπὸ τῶν αἰώνων ἐν τῷ Θεῷ 1 Paul has already stated in verse 6 that the mystery was the joining of the Gentiles to Christ. In what way was this **hidden from the ages** until the coming of Christ?
250 3:9 a137 advanced,interpret ἐν τῷ Θεῷ, τῷ τὰ πάντα κτίσαντι 1 Why do you think Paul reminds the Ephesians at this point that God is **the one having created all things**?
280 3:19 a152 advanced,interpret πληρωθῆτε εἰς πᾶν τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 What do you think is the **fullness of God** that is able to fill us?
281 3:19 m3ij basic,apply πληρωθῆτε εἰς πᾶν τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 What do you think your life would be like if you were **filled with all the fullness of God**?
282 3:20 a154 basic,observe τῷ 1 Who is **the one** that Paul here refers to?
283 3:20 a156 basic,interpret ὑπὲρ & ὑπέρἐκπερισσοῦ 1 Paul is adding together words in order to express how much more God can do that what we expect. What words or phrases might you use to express the same idea? Paul is adding together words in order to express how much more God can do than what we expect. What words or phrases might you use to express the same idea?
284 3:20 rld3 basic,interpret πάντα & ὧν αἰτούμεθα ἢ νοοῦμεν 1 What is the difference between God doing what we ask, and doing not only what we ask but also what we think?
285 3:21 a157 basic,observe αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα 1 What is it that Paul desires for God to receive?
286 3:21 l5cd basic,observe αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ καὶ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 According to verse 21, what are the two sources of eternal glory to God?
287 3:21 a158 basic,observe αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ 1 Here **the church** refers to all New Testament believers. Are you part of this church? If so, are you currently living in such a way as to bring eternal glory to God?
288 1:1,3:1,4:1 a153 basic,interpret ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ & ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ & ὁ δέσμιος ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 In 1:1 Paul said he was an **apostle**, emphasizing his authority. In 3:1 he said he was a **prisoner**, emphasizing his suffering. Why do you think he continues the **prisoner** image here?
289 4:1 whi3 advanced,interpret ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε 1 In 3:21, Paul state that the church is to bring eternal glory to God. Since that is our purpose, how should we act in order to accomplish it? In 3:21, Paul states that the church is to bring eternal glory to God. Since that is our purpose, how should we act in order to accomplish it?
290 4:2 a159 basic,interpret μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πραΰτητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ 1 Since 3:21 says the entire church will bring glory to God, why is it important that we treat one another with **humility**, **gentleness**, and **patience** and put up **with one another in love**?
291 4:2 xhi3 basic,apply ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ 1 What are some of the things that make it difficult for us to put up with fellow believers?
292 4:3 ej5m basic,observe τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ Πνεύματος 1 Is the **unity of the Spirit** something we must create, or is it simply something God has already created?
293 4:3 y7gf basic,interpret ἐν τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς εἰρήνης 1 In what ways can **peace** bind believers together when they have problems with one another?
294 4:2-3 a161 basic,apply 0 What are some of the issues that make it difficult for you to have a humble, loving, peaceful attitude toward other believers?
295 4:4 pv1x basic,observe ἓν σῶμα 1 What **body** is Paul referring to of which there is only **one**?
296 4:4 ps7c basic,interpret μιᾷ ἐλπίδι τῆς κλήσεως ὑμῶν 1 Here **your** is plural, indicating that the **one hope** is that which is shared by all believers. What is this our shared hope? Here **your** is plural, indicating that the **one hope** is that which is shared by all believers. What is our shared hope?
297 4:5 wh97 advanced,interpret μία πίστις, ἓν βάπτισμα 1 Paul states with authority that there is only **one faith** and **one baptism**. And yet, believers are often divided over details of their faith or the form of baptism. They must not be talking about the faith and baptism to which Paul is referring. Why do you think this situation exists?
298 4:6 vtc6 advanced,apply εἷς Θεὸς καὶ Πατὴρ πάντων, ὁ ἐπὶ πάντων, καὶ διὰ πάντων, καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Paul clearly states that there is only one God. How does that affect the way we interact with people who believer in other gods? Paul clearly states that there is only one God. How does that affect the way we interact with people who believe in other gods?
299 4:7 a162 basic,observe ἑνὶ & ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις 1 Which believers have received **grace** from God?
300 4:7 uvyc basic,interpret ἑνὶ & ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν 1 Before verse 7, Paul has been speaking about the church as one body. Now, he begins to speak of the diversity within the church. How does **each one of us** indicate this change?
301 4:7 a163 basic,observe κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 According to what measure did God give us his grace?
303 4:8 x11q basic,interpret ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος 1 To what event in the life of Jesus does the phrase **ascended to the heights** refer?
304 4:9 hq71 basic,interpret καὶ κατέβη εἰς τὰ κατώτερα μέρη τῆς γῆς 1 To what event in the life of Jesus does the phrase **he also descended into the lower regions of the earth** refer?
305 4:9 a165 advanced,interpret τὸ δὲ, ἀνέβη, τί ἐστιν, εἰ μὴ ὅτι καὶ κατέβη 1 Since Psalm 68 does not say “he descended,” what argument does Paul use to say that Jesus **descended into the lower regions of the earth**?
306 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**? Who is the only person who ever **descended** to the earth and then **ascended far above all the heavens**?
307 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?
308 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?
309 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** in a single phrase, but use a separate phrase for the other roles?
310 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?
311 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**? Who does Paul say is supposed to do **works of ministry**?
312 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?
313 4:12 kw6a basic,interpret εἰς ἔργον διακονίας, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 What kind of **work of serving** would result in the **building up of the body of Christ**?
314 4:12 a171 basic,interpret τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 To what is Paul referring when he speaks here of the **body of Christ**?
382 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?
383 5:4 b5rm basic,observe ἀλλὰ μᾶλλον εὐχαριστία 1 What should replace these sinful actions in believers?
384 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?
385 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? Why does Paul consider a person who is **immoral, impure, or greedy** to be **an idolator**? What do those things have in common?
386 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**?
387 5:6 u6nu basic,interpret κενοῖς λόγοις 1 What are examples of **empty words** and why would they **deceive** a person?
388 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?
391 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?
392 5:8 a202 basic,interpret ἦτε & σκότος & σκότος, νῦν δὲ φῶς 1 To what do the terms **darkness** and **light** here refer?
393 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**?
394 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? 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?
395 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?
396 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?
397 5:11 zi9t basic,observe τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους 1 How does Paul describe the **works of darkness**?
406 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?
407 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**?
408 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**?
409 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? Here **because** gives the reason we should redeem the time. What is that reason?
410 5:16 j6zf advanced,interpret αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσιν 1 In what sense might **the days** be **evil**?
411 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?
412 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?
428 5:23 a217 basic,interpret αὐτὸς Σωτὴρ τοῦ σώματος 1 What is the **body** of which Christ is **the savior**?
429 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**?
430 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?
431 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? Here **so that** introduces the purpose for which Christ gave himself up for the church. What was that purpose?
432 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**?
433 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?
434 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?
435 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?
436 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**.
437 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? The statement that **He who loves his wife loves himself** implies that the husband personally benefits from treating his wife well. What are some of the ways that this happens?
438 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?
439 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?
440 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?
446 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?
447 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?
448 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?
449 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? Paul commands 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?
450 6:1 z3l7 basic,observe ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσιν ὑμῶν ἐν Κυρίῳ 1 What does the phrase **in the Lord** add to the meaning of this command?
451 6:1 a229 basic,interpret τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν δίκαιον 1 Why would obeying parents be a **righteous** action?
452 6:2 cw18 basic,apply τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα 1 In what specific ways can someone **honor** their **father and mother**?
469 6:9 t8di basic,observe καὶ, οἱ κύριοι, τὰ αὐτὰ ποιεῖτε πρὸς αὐτούς 1 The phrase, **do the same for them** refers back to verses 5-8. What does this imply that believing **masters** should do for their slaves?
470 6:9 a234 basic,interpret ἀνιέντες τὴν ἀπειλήν 1 What kind of **threats** might a master make to his slaves?
471 6:9 a235 advanced,interpret εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ αὐτῶν καὶ ὑμῶν ὁ Κύριός 1 Does the phrase, **the Master, both theirs and yours** mean that both the master and the slaves Paul is speaking about are believers?
472 6:9 a236 advanced,interpret προσωπολημψία οὐκ ἔστιν παρ’ αὐτῷ 1 Does this imply about the relative value of masters and slaves before God? What does this imply about the relative value of masters and slaves before God?
473 6:10 a237 basic,interpret τοῦ λοιποῦ 1 What is the importance of Paul introducing this section of the letter with **Finally**?
474 6:10-11 t8a5 basic,observe ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν Κυρίῳ & πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδίας τοῦ διαβόλου 1 What is the purpose for which we need God's strength?
475 6:11 a239 basic,observe ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδίας τοῦ διαβόλου 1 What will the **whole armor of God** enable the believer to do?
482 6:13 a242 basic,interpret δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι & στῆναι 1 Why is it important for a soldier in a battle to be able **to stand**?
483 6:14 a243 advanced,apply περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ 1 Ancient soldiers tied up their tunics with their belts to be able to move and fight well. How might you use **truth** to prepare you to fight spiritual battles?
484 6:14 a244 basic,interpret ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς δικαιοσύνης 1 A **breastplate** protected the soldier's chest during battle. How can **righteousness** protect our hearts in a spiritual battle?
485 6:15 a245 basic,interpret ὑποδησάμενοι τοὺς πόδας ἐν ἑτοιμασίᾳ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης 1 A soldier's boots prepare him to walk or run wherever he needs to go. How might **the readiness of the gospel of peace** prepare us to so wherever the Lord might send us in our spiritual battles? A soldier's boots prepare him to walk or run wherever he needs to go. How might **the readiness of the gospel of peace** prepare us to go wherever the Lord might send us in our spiritual battles?
486 6:16 wid4 basic,interpret ἀναλαβόντες τὸν θυρεὸν τῆς πίστεως, ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ πεπυρωμένα σβέσαι 1 A soldier's **shield** protected him from arrows that the enemy shot at him. How might **the faith** protect us from the attacks of Satan?
487 6:17 mad5 basic,interpret τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθε 1 A soldier's **helmet** protected his head from the enemy blows. How might **salvation** protect our thoughts when the enemy attacks?
488 6:17 a246 basic,interpret τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ Πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα Θεοῦ 1 A soldier's **sword** was is the the only offensive weapon listed here. It allowed the solider to strike back at his enemy. How might **the word of God** enable us to fight against our spiritual enemies? A soldier's **sword** is the the only offensive weapon listed here. It allowed the solider to strike back at his enemy. How might **the word of God** enable us to fight against our spiritual enemies?
489 6:18 a247 basic,observe πάσης προσευχῆς καὶ δεήσεως & ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ & ἐν πάσῃ προσκαρτερήσει καὶ δεήσει περὶ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων 1 What does Paul's repeated use of **every** and **all** in verse 18 tell us about how we are to pray?
490 6:18 g31m basic,apply ἀγρυπνοῦντες 1 How can we **be watchful** in our prayers?
491 6:19 b7tz basic,observe ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου, ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου 1 Paul asked the Ephesians to pray one specific thing for him? What was that single, great need?