Opening the Scriptures! Three Year Study thru the Bible Daily Reading - Bookmark available in the back Weekly Study – on Wednesday nights at 6:30 This week: Ephesians Jesus expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself … And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures Luke 24:27,45

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Chap 4-6)

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Blessings in the Father Chose us Adopted us Made us accepted in the Beloved Blessings in Christ Redemption through His blood Forgiveness of sins Made known God’s will for us Obtained an inheritance Blessings in the Spirit Sealed with the Spirit Became our guarantee of our inheritance

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) in Father-Chosen, Adopted, Accepted In Christ-Redeemed, forgiven, inheritance in Spirit-sealed, guarantee Prayer to know the blessings in Christ know Him know the hope of our calling know riches of the glory…inheritance know exceeding greatness of His power

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) What We Were (2:1–3,11-12) Dead in sin (2:1) Carried in the course of world (2:2) Influenced by Satan (2:2) Controlled by lust (2:3a) Under God’s wrath (2:3b) Without Christ (2:12) Without hope (2:12)

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) What We Were (2:1–3) What God Did (2:4–6) Dealt with us in His mercy (2:4) He loved us (2:4) He made us alive (2:5) He raised us up in heavenly places (2:6) Take all eternity to see all of this (2:7)

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) What We Were (2:1–3) What God Did (2:4–6) How God Did It (2:8–9, 13) By Grace (2:8a) Through faith (2:8) Not of self – is a gift (2:8) Not of works – no boasting (2:9) By the blood of Christ (2:13)

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) What We Were (2:1–3) What God Did (2:4–6) How God Did It (2:8–9, 13) What We Are Now (2:10, 14–22) His Workmanship Created for good works – His Those brought near (2:13) Access to God-Partners w/Israel (2:14-18) Temple, Dwelling place of God (2:19-22)

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) Where we are in God’s plan (Ch 3:1-13) The dispensation of the grace of God Mystery…hidden in times past - revealed Messengers of this grace (3:8-12) Every trial pales in comparison to this

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) Where we are in God’s plan (Ch 3:1-13) Prayer-closes chap 1-3 – our position in Christ that - according to His riches- strengthened with might...thru Spirit…in inner man that Christ may dwell in hearts that may comprehend love of Christ being rooted in and grounded in love know love…that passes knowledge that filled with all the fullness of God Now to Him – does abundantly above all…

Our Position in Christ (Chap 1-3) Every Blessing in the Heavenlies (Ch 1) Who we are here on earth (Ch 2) Where we are in God’s plan (Ch 3:1-13) Prayer-closes chap 1-3 – our position in Christ

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) Walk Worthy in Unity & Body (4:11-6) Walk Worthy in Righteousness (4:17-32) Not like world Put off, be renewed, Put on Examples

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) Walk Worthy in Unity & Body (4:11-6) Walk Worthy in Righteousness (4:17-32) Walk Worthy in Love (5:1-8) Walk Worthy in Light (5:9-14) Walk Worthy in Wisdom (5:15-21) Walk Worthy in Submission (5:22-6:9) Wives… (5:22-24) Husbands…(5:25-33) Children…(6:1-3) Fathers…(6:4)

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) Walk Worthy in Unity & Body (4:11-6) Walk Worthy in Righteousness (4:17-32) Walk Worthy in Love (5:1-8) Walk Worthy in Light (5:9-14) Walk Worthy in Wisdom (5:15-21) Walk Worthy in Submission (5:22-6:9) Wives… (5:22-24) Servants (6:5-8) Husbands…(5:25-33) Children…(6:1-3) Fathers…(6:4)

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) Walk Worthy in Unity & Body (4:11-6) Walk Worthy in Righteousness (4:17-32) Walk Worthy in Love (5:1-8) Walk Worthy in Light (5:9-14) Walk Worthy in Wisdom (5:15-21) Walk Worthy in Submission (5:22-6:9) Wives… (5:22-24) Servants (6:5-8) Husbands…(5:25-33) Masters (6:9) Children…(6:1-3) Fathers…(6:4)

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) Walk Worthy in Unity & Body (4:11-6) Walk Worthy in Righteousness (4:17-32) Walk Worthy in Love (5:1-8) Walk Worthy in Light (5:9-14) Walk Worthy in Wisdom (5:15-21) Walk Worthy in Submission (5:22-6:9) Walk Worthy in Warfare (6:10-20) Strong in the Lord – stand – whole armor having – truth, righteousness, witness taking – faith, assurance, word of God praying

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) Walk Worthy in Unity & Body (4:11-6) Walk Worthy in Righteousness (4:17-32) Walk Worthy in Love (5:1-8) Walk Worthy in Light (5:9-14) Walk Worthy in Wisdom (5:15-21) Walk Worthy in Submission (5:22-6:9) Walk Worthy in Warfare (6:10-20)

Our Position in Christ (Ch 1-3) Our Responsibility in Christ (Ch 4-6) From God and Lord Jesus Christ To brethren – all who love Jesus in sincerity Peace, love, faith, grace