Ephesians 1
Who wrote the book of Ephesians?
Paul
Who are the saints?
Christians, believers of Jesus Christ.
What are we called to "walk in"?
Love and light
Paul prays that you, being "rooted and grounded" in this, may comprehend its breadth, length, height, and depth
What is Ephesus known for?
Major port town or Pagan worship.
How many times did the rooster crow when Peter denied Jesus?
Two times
3 years.
Where was Paul when he wrote Ephesians?
In prison (Rome)
Before Christ, Paul says we were dead in these two things.
Trespasses and sins.
What should we do instead of getting drunk with wine?
Be filled with the Spirit
Finish the sentence: One Lord, one faith, one ______.
Baptism.
What is the basis for our redemption?
Christ's blood, Jesus's death and resurrection, or Jesus's sacrifice on the cross.
What weapon did David use to KILL Goliath
What is Goliath's sword (Used the sling and stone to knock him out.)
How many books are in the Old Testament? Extra points if you know the last book in the Old Testament.
Who was the book of Ephesians written to?
Believers in Ephesus / The Church of Ephesus
For by grace you have been saved through ____
Faith.
In your anger, what should you not do?
Sin.
Saints. (or Lord's people.)
What are we to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness?
Expose them.
What are the two things that are required for Salvation?
Faith in Jesus and repentance for your sins
What are the ten plagues of Egypt?
What year was it written in?
60-62 AD
What is the mystery that Paul revealed
That Gentiles are also now heirs with Israel
What are the main roles of the Husband and Wife in marriage?
Husbands are the head of the households and are called love their wives like Christ loves the church. Wives are called to love Christ, love their husbands, and submit to their authority and headship.
What is the Sword of the Spirit?
The Word of God
Paul warns against this type of talk, urging believers to speak in ways that benefit others.
Unwholesome, foolish, or corrupt talk?
How many people were on Noah's Ark?
8 people.
All groups get together as one big group for this one. You have 2 minutes to come up with a Bible based question and ask the leaders. If they get it wrong, you all get points. If they get it right, you all lose points.
Good job!
What other prison letters did Paul write around the same time?
Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
Who specifically is the guarantee of our inheritance? (Clue: Believers are sealed with this.)
The Holy Spirit.
What is the first commandment with a promise?
Honor your father and mother.
What does Paul say we should do "at all times" with the armor of on?
Pray in the Spirit
When were we elected for salvation?
In 30 seconds, share the Gospel.
Good job guys
What is the location of Jonathan and Saul's death in 1 Samuel?
Mount Gilboa.
What is the primary command regarding relationships among believers?
To love one another.
Paul instructs believers to be completely humble and gentle, showing this quality in their dealings with one another.
Patience.
Paul instructs the Ephesians to put off this former way of living.
Paul urges believers to live in this manner, reflecting their calling.
Worthy of the Calling.
Describe the doctrine of Predestination to the best of your ability.
Predestination is God's sovereign decision to save certain individuals before time. It is based on His love, plan, and pleasure, not on human merit. Predestination does not contradict human responsibility or free will.
How many Philistine foreskins did Saul ask David to bring him and how many did David bring?
Saul asked for 100. David brought 200.
Which of David's kids slept with his concubines?
Absalom