Ephesians 3:1-7 One of the first things talked about on Sunday was that this section covers a lot of topics that have already been coveredso it serves as a reminder of truths in many ways. So for you, what are some of the truths that stick out to you so far from the book of Ephesians? In Ephesians 3:1 3:7, what stands out to you about Paul's description of himself and...
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:19-22 What is reconciliation and how was it accomplished on behalf of all followers of Christ? Explain both horizontal and vertical reconciliation Followers of Christ, have access to God from anywhere, at any time, with anything. Share a time when you experienced this truth in a powerful way. Followers of Christ are: citizens of God's Kingdom,...
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:16-18 We started by walking through the statement: Our only hope is found in Jesus.How can simple statements like this be useful for us to remember gospel essentials? What are other statements or passages that help you remember gospel truths? In v. 16, we talked about how for all people reconciliation to God is only in Jesus Christ. What changes when we b...
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:14-15 1. In Ephesians 2:14, "in his flesh" is a reference to the death of Christ on the cross. By dying on the cross, Christ achieved peace between Jews and Gentiles and so removed the source of their hostility with one another. What was the source of this hostility, and what does it mean for it to be abolished? 2. In what sense are Jewish and Gentile believe...
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:11-13 1. List everything that Paul tells the Ephesians to remember in verse 12. In your opinion, which of the these seems most severe and why? 2. How does Paul describe their life prior to Christ? How does that description differ from Ephesians 2:1-3? 3. Who was "the circumcision" and why were they calling the Gentiles "the uncircumcision"? 4. From wh...
Keep ReadingJudges 3:12 30 What details stood out from today's narrative? What did you find humorous or gruesome? Why does God discipline His people for their sin? What were some particulars mentioned about Ehud that you learned or found fascinating? The Israelites spent 18 years under the tyranny of King Eglon before they cried out to the LORD; what prevents us from calling ou...
Keep ReadingThere are no Community Group questions this week. This Sunday we celebrated the retirement of Pastor Laurie from ministry. Our Church was blessed to have him serve here. As you engage in a time of discussion, we ask that you pray for Laurie and Barb as they begin this new chapter of life....
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:8-10 Define the key terms found in this sentence, "For by grace you have been saved through faith." Recall the picture of salvation that was presented during the sermon. What are some variations of that picture of salvation that are held by believers and non-believers? Salvation is initiated by __________________________________ of God the Father, ...
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:4-7 1. Last Sunday, Pastor Zac talked about Ephesians 2:1-3 said that humanity is seen as spiritually dead, enslaved, and condemned. So even though hearing that news isn't pleasant, how necessary is that news in order to truly embrace what's said in Ephesians 2:4-7? 2. In Ephesians 2:4, we read that God is rich in His mercy and great in His love. What Biblic...
Keep ReadingEphesians 2:1-3 In this passage, Paul expounded the condition of every person prior to knowing Christ. Paul stated that we are dead without Christ, we are enslaved to sin without Christ, and we are condemned without Christ. We talked about the different ways that people view human nature. Some view it as good, some view it as bad, and some view it as sick. Prior to thi...
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