Journey through the book of Ephesians

1. The Gospels
Acts of the Apostles
Paul’s Letters
Other Letters
Revelation
A New Testament (NT) Journey
Lesson 11: Ephesians – Pushing Limits

2.  Romans – Life Transformation Journey
 1 Corinthians - Heaven’s Gold
 2 Corinthians – Jars of Clay
 Galatians – No longer I
 Ephesians - Pushing Limits
 Philippians - The Mind of Christ
 Colossians – Complete Maturity in Christ
 1 Thessalonians – Cascading Hope
 2 Thessalonians – Confident Hope
 1 Timothy - Fighting Fit
 2 Timothy – Fearless Faithfulness
 Titus – Double Grip
 Philemon – The Avatar

3. EVENT TIMELINE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

4.  Introduction
 Glorious Destiny
 Perfect Harmony
 Boundless Capacity
 Stand Steadfastly
 Speak Fearlessly
 Pray Unceasingly
 Discussion

5. and to know this love that surpasses
knowledge--that you may be filled to the
measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians
3:19

6. Reflect and discuss “filled with all the
fullness of God” (Eph 3:19)

7. Paul wrote the book in prison about 60-62 A.D. to encourage
believers to walk as fruitful followers of Christ in the midst of
persecution [1].
We see strings of emphasis and superlatives in this book such
as “exceedingly, abundantly, above all, filled with all the
fullness of God…”, etc. God is pushing limits and
empowering us to do so.

8. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be
enlightened in order that you may know the hope to
which he has called you, the riches of his glorious
inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his
incomparably great power for us who
believe. Eph 1:18,19
What are the eyes of our heart? How can they be
enlightened?

9. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles
are heirs together with Israel, members together of
one body, and sharers together in the promise in
Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egkRSJtNwjU

10. Read Eph 5:21-33
 How can the family enjoy this harmony (ch 5) in a
world where families are breaking up?
 What are some challenges you face in following
biblical guidelines. Share practical examples of how
to overcome them
 Does the church look like a picture of harmony
today? How does it come together?

11. Our churches
may look
disjointed, and
misaligned with
God’s purpose

12. But from the big picture
perspective, there are
the “remnant” – those
few functional “living
stones” in the churches
that work across the
globe to form the true
“body of Christ” – who
are moving forward to
achieve His big
purpose.

13. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all that we ask or think,
according to the power
that works in us.. Eph 3:20 Jubilee bible
What are the superlatives do we have in this verse?
What is this super power dependent on?

14. Some conditions to
leverage God’s “power
that works in us” (Eph
3:20)?
 Stand steadfastly
 Speak fearlessly
 Pray unceasingly

15.  13
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on the full armor of
God,so that when the day of evil comes, you may be
able to stand your ground, and after you have
done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then,
with the belt of truth buckled around your
waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.

16. Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the
whole armour of God, that ye may be able
to withstand in the evil day, and having done
all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt
about with truth, and having on the
breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the
preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all
the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and
the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God.

18. Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I
speak, words may be given me so that I
will fearlessly make known the mystery of the
gospel.
Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in
love, we will grow to become in every respect
the mature body of him who is the head, that is,
Christ.

19. Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the
Spirit on all occasions with all kinds
of prayers and requests. With this
in mind, be alert and always keep
on praying for all the Lord’s
people.

20.  Glorious Destiny
 Perfect Harmony
 Boundless Capacity
 Stand Steadfastly
 Speak Fearlessly
 Pray Unceasingly

21.  What are the most difficult areas to take our
stand – in church? In our work/ neighbourhood?
 Seeing the relationship guidelines in ch 5, share
examples of how you could “speak the truth in
love” even when you were very upset. How does
“perfect love cast out fear” (1 John 4:18)? Why is
it so important?
 How can we speak to each other in psalms? In
what way does it strengthen relationships
 What are some habits we need to develop in
order to enable us to pray at all times?

23. Have we
emptied
ourselves
enough to be
FILLED with
ALL the
FULLNESS of
GOD?

24. 1. biblehub.com
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzJm
OwgzO0