Ephesus was home to one of the ____ wonders of the _____ world.
seven, ancient
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According to Ephesians 1:1 Paul refers to himself as....
An apostle of Christ Jesus
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Paul uses two words to describe the church at Ephesus in 1:1, what are they?
Saints & faithful
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True or False -
Paul reminds the Ephesians that "they chose God"
False - "just as He chose us" (Eph. 1:4)
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What does Paul pray the Ephesians receive (vs. 17)?
Spirit of wisdom & revelation
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The temple of _____, also known as the Temple of Diana was dedicated to what goddess.
Artemis
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Where was Paul from?
Tarsus (Acts 9:11)
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What is another word/root word for saint?
Holy
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To pay a price in order to secure the release of something or someone. The idea of paying what is required to liberate someone from oppression, enslavement or another type of obligation is?
Redemption
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Where is Christ seated?
At the right hand of God. (vs. 20)
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What was the profession of Demetrius? (the man who incited the riot in Ephesus)
A silversmith (Acts 19:24)
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What was Paul’s name before he followed Jesus?
His name was Saul
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Were there any Jews in Ephesus at the time of Paul's preaching?
Yes, Paul preached in a synagogue (Acts 19:8). There had to have been at least 10 Jewish families.
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How are we redeemed by blood?
Hebrews 9:12-22
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What two things did Paul "hear" about the church at Ephesus?
1. Their faith in Christ
2. Their love for all the saints
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Into whose baptism did the disciples of Ephesus claim to have been baptized?
John's (Acts 19:3)
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During his 3rd missionary journey, how many years did Paul stay in Ephesus?
3 years (Acts 20:31)
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A typical Jewish blessing would read, "Mercy and Peace unto you." How does Paul slightly alter his blessing to the church at Ephesus?
He writes, "Grace and Peace."
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What is the mystery of His will?
(Hint: Look further into Ephesians.)
Ephesians 3
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What three things about prayer can we see from Paul's statement in vs. 16?
1. Pray without ceasing
2. Pray with a thankful heart
3. Pray when things are going well
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What body of water separates Ephesus and Athens?
Mediterranean (Aegean) Sea
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We know Paul as an apostle, what are the two requirements we discussed in class to validate his apostleship?
1. He is a special messenger of Jesus Christ. (Acts 9:15)
2. He saw the resurrected Christ. (Acts 9:3 & 17)
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How many men did Paul find as "disciples" in Ephesus on his 3rd missionary journey?
12 (Acts 19:7)
*But, look at how the church grew in the continuing verses.*
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What three things make an inheritance possible?
1. A relationship
2. YOU do not work for it
3. Someone must die
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What are the two different words for power Paul uses and who does he attribute them to?
EXOUSIAS - freedom, ability, authority (given to Satan)
DYNAMEOSS - inherent power (God IS power)