2. Ephesians outlined: Chapters 1-3=what to believe doctrine to be understood Chapters 4-6=what to do conduct to be obeyed Ephesians outlined: Chapters 1-3=what to believe doctrine to be understood Chapters 4-6=what to do conduct to be obeyed Ephesians

3. “Pound for pound, Ephesians may well be the most influential document ever written.” –Klyne Snodgrass “Pound for pound, Ephesians may well be the most influential document ever written.” –Klyne Snodgrass Ephesians

4. For lighter reading: Klyne Snodgrass, The NIV Application Commentary (Zondervan)—$20/$10 For heavier reading: Harold Hoehner, Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary (Baker) —$40 For free reading: www.netbible.org (“Constable’s Notes”) http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes.htm For lighter reading: Klyne Snodgrass, The NIV Application Commentary (Zondervan)—$20/$10 For heavier reading: Harold Hoehner, Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary (Baker) —$40 For free reading: www.netbible.org (“Constable’s Notes”) http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes.htm Ephesians

5. United by Calling

6. We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) United by Calling

7. Ephesians 1:17 “…your growing knowledge of him” Ephesians 1:18 “…so that you may know” Ephesians 1:17 “…your growing knowledge of him” Ephesians 1:18 “…so that you may know” United by Calling

8. “1:15-23 in essence reflects a prayer that the letter’s recipients might progress to maturity of knowledge and appreciate just how great this salvation is and what is their place within it.” –Andrew Lincoln “1:15-23 in essence reflects a prayer that the letter’s recipients might progress to maturity of knowledge and appreciate just how great this salvation is and what is their place within it.” –Andrew Lincoln United by Calling

9. We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) United by Calling

10. We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) We are called to experience and exhibit His power (Eph. 1:19-21, NET Bible) We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) We are called to experience and exhibit His power (Eph. 1:19-21, NET Bible) United by Calling

11. Ephesians 1:19 “power” “exercise” “immense strength” Ephesians 1:19 “power” “exercise” “immense strength” United by Calling

12. We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) We are called to experience and exhibit His power (Eph. 1:19-21, NET Bible) We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) We are called to experience and exhibit His power (Eph. 1:19-21, NET Bible) United by Calling

13. We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) We are called to experience and exhibit His power (Eph. 1:19-21, NET Bible) We are called to surrender ourselves to Jesus’ Lordship (Eph. 1:22-23, NET Bible) We are called to grow in our knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:15-18, NET Bible) We are called to experience and exhibit His power (Eph. 1:19-21, NET Bible) We are called to surrender ourselves to Jesus’ Lordship (Eph. 1:22-23, NET Bible) United by Calling

14. “The church is not an institution but an organism. It exists and functions only by reason of its vital relationship with the risen Lord as its Head.” -NIV Bible Commentary “The church is not an institution but an organism. It exists and functions only by reason of its vital relationship with the risen Lord as its Head.” -NIV Bible Commentary United by Calling

15. Jesus Is Lord United by Calling

16. Read/study Ephesians 2:1-10. Do you pray for others, and share the contents of your prayers with them? How are you growing in the knowledge of God? You have been called by God. Do you live worthy of this high calling? Read/study Ephesians 2:1-10. Do you pray for others, and share the contents of your prayers with them? How are you growing in the knowledge of God? You have been called by God. Do you live worthy of this high calling? United by Calling