Light & Dark
Who wrote the book of Ephesians?
The Apostle Paul
Finish the verse: "Submit to one another out of _______ for ______."
"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."
Where was the letter of Ephesians originally sent?
To the church in Ephesus
True/False: God's Love can be corrupted.
False.
How many days and nights did it rain during the flood of Noah's Ark?
40
What kind of image does Paul use to describe good & evil? (often used in books and movies too)
Light and dark
What did Paul say was, "the first commandment with a promise"?
Honor your father and mother
What's the importance of staying on your feet in battle? (Paul said "stand firm" three times in this passage)
When you fall, you are in a weak position for the enemy to finish the job. That's why Paul always says for the Ephesians to stay standing spiritually.
According to Paul, if we do not have love, we are: ________.
Nothing.
Who was the first martyr of the Christian church?
Stephen
According to Paul, what is the identity we have as we seek to imitate God?
We're his children
Why is it significant that Paul addresses the wives first when he starts talking about marriage?
Women would've been seen as second-class citizens back then. By starting with them, he's actually elevating their status and giving them honor.
Why is the "sword of the spirit" the only offensive piece to the armor of God?
It represent God's Word (the Bible), our own way of really tearing down Satan's lies and shenanigans (or quite possibly: tomfoolery).
Where was Paul when he wrote this letter?
Prison (part of the reason he sent the letter was to encourage the Ephesians since they were worried about him)
What instrument was King David extremely good at?
The harp (or lyre)
What are 3 out of 6 of the things Paul says to avoid in this chapter? He starts off: "Let there be no..."
Sexual immorality, impurity, greed, obscene stories, foolish talk, coarse jokes
What does Paul give as the "role model" or image for wives and husbands to submit to one another?
Jesus Christ (husband) and the Church (bride)
Why would the "helmet of salvation" be necessary?
Knowing our salvation is what protects us from doubts and fears to do with our relationship with God. We aren't scared that he somehow leaves us when we fall short.
How would it be possible for our love to be incorruptible?
Only as long as it stays rooted in Jesus, as we are rooted in Jesus
Who was the oldest living man in the Bible?
Methuselah (969 years old)
Describe the image of the lighthouse we used this week.
Lighthouses guide ships in the dark, while revealing any area of danger among the rocks.
Likewise, God's light guides us while revealing the dangers in the darkness (sin, temptations, Satan's lies, etc)
Why did Riley believe that the call of the husband was actually more difficult than people first realize?
The wife is called to submit to the husband, but the husband is called to submit and give up his life for his wife if needed. (Like Jesus for the church)
Name all pieces of the armor of God.
1 - Helmet of Salvation 2 - Breastplate of Righteousness 3 - Belt of Truth 4 - Sword of the Spirit 5 - Shoes of Peace (or of the Gospel of Peace)
What was the name of the companion Paul sent to the Ephesians?
Tychicus
Which tribe of Israel did Paul belong to?
Benjamin