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Series: The Book of Ephesians-- Sermon Questions – 12/20/2015

“A Great Gift”

1. Read Ephesians 3:1-6. What is the mystery? Why is Jesus able to break down walls between Jews and Gentiles or any two hostile parties?

2. Read Ephesians 3:7-9. What is Paul’s commission? Why is he the least deserving of all the saints to be given this commission? What does this tell you about God and how He operates?

3. Read John 3:22-30. Why was John not offended that the crowds were following Jesus? (I.e., note v. 27 in particular.) What does this tell you about what you have in your life? What is the believer’s goal in life? (See v. 30.) Is this your goal?

4. Read Ephesians 3:10-11. What is Paul saying in these verses? (See also 1 Peter 1:12.) What amazes the angelic realm with respect to us and our relationship with God?

5. Read Ephesians 3:12. What is Jesus’ great gift to us? Why would the Jews of 2000 years ago have been scandalized by what Paul says here? (See also Hebrews 10:19-22.) Do you really appreciate this gift Jesus gave us?

The Bethlehem Community Church Office Team

“Love God, Love Others. Make Disciples!”

Series: The Book of Ephesians-- Sermon Questions – 12/13/2015 “Who Are You?” 1. If someone asked you the question, “Who are you?” how would you answer the question? 2. Read Ephesians 2:19-22. Paul says in Verse 19 that believers are citizens of heaven. (See also Philippians 3:20.) What does this mean? What are the implications of this for the believer (i.e., which citizenship controls the believer)? What does it mean practically that the believer is a citizen of heaven? (See Luke 22:37-39 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.) 3. Read Ephesians 2:19. Paul also tells us in Verse 19 that the believer is part of God’s household or family. What does this mean to you? (Read Matthew 12:46-50.) What does this mean practically? (See 1 John 3:14-19.) 4. Read Ephesians 2:20-22. Paul also identifies the believer as a part of God’s temple. What does this mean? (Read also 1 Peter 2:4-5.) 5. Read Ecclesiastes 1:2-11. Who is the non-believer? Who are you?

Series: The Book of Ephesians-- Sermon Questions – 12/06/2015 “Is Real Peace Possible?” 1. As you look at the world and most people, do you see peace? Why or why not? 2. If you had lived 3,000 years ago and you were not a Jew, what probably would have been your view of the world? (See Eph. 2:11-13) 3. What more than likely is the reason pagans worshiped false gods? 4. Why did the Jews have an advantage over the gentiles? What was the result of this advantage? 5. Read Eph. 2:14-18 and Is. 9:6. Why can Jesus create peace? 6. Where does peace need to start? (See Eph. 2:1-10 and Psalm 2:1-3 and John 3:16) 7. Why is the cross so powerful? 8. Do you have peace? Why or why not? 9. How are your relationships? What is keeping them from being better? The Bethlehem Community Church Office Team “Love God, Love Others. Make Disciples!”

Series: The Book of Ephesians-- Sermon Questions -- 11/29/2015 “From Death to Life” 1. What does Paul mean when he says, “we were all dead” in Eph. 2:1? 2. What exactly is sin? How do we try to downplay sin? 3. Why do we sin? (See Eph. 2:2-3) Is man basically good or evil? 4. How does Satan affect this world? (See Eph. 2:2) In what ways do you see Satan’s fingerprints on this world? 5. After you are saved, does your sin nature cease to exist? (See 1 Tim. 1:15) 6. Read John 16:5-8. Why is the Holy Spirit so important to us and this world? 7. Read Eph. 2:4-10. What is grace? Why do we all need God’s grace? (Think not only in terms of justification but also sanctification. See Gal. 5:22-23) The Bethlehem Community Church Office Team “Love God, Love Others. Make Disciples!”

Series: The Book of Ephesians-- Sermon Questions -- 11/15/2015“What Do You Pray For?”1. Does Praying Matter? Why or Why Not?2. What is prayer?3. Read Eph 1:15. What is one way you can tell a true believer from the pseudo believer?4. Read Eph 1:17. What is the goal of every true believer? Is this your real goal? (See Exodus 33:1-23)5. How can seeking to know God in every situation be life changing?6. Read Eph 1:18. Why does real hope matter? (See also Heb 6:19)7. Read Eph 1:19-23. What is Paul praying for here for the believer? (See Rev chapters 2-3 and the seven churches of Revelation)

Series: The Book of Ephesians-- Sermon Questions -- 11/8/2015“Real Blessings” (Part IV)1. Read Ephesians 1:13-14. What do you think the main point is?2. What is one of the “big” differences between the believer and the non-believer (see also Luke 12:13-21)?3. What big lie do many American Christians believe? What is the truth (see John 15:18-20, 16:33, Acts 14:21-22, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 4:12-16)? What is the main point of these verses? What are the implications?4. Where is the believer’s hope (see Ephesians 1:13-14)? What is the inheritance that awaits the believer (see Revelation 21:1-5a and 1 Corinthians 13:12)?5. How is the believer to really know for certain that a great inheritance is awaiting them (see Ephesians 1:13-14 – Discuss the words “seal” and “down payment”)?6. How is the Holy Spirit and knowledge of our future inheritance to practically affect how we live our lives and decision-making now?

Pastor Tom Patterson looks at the heart, do you need a transplant? Tom Patterson “The Heart Transplant” I. The Introduction II. The Composition of mans’ heart Proverbs 19:21 III. What happens to a bad heart Proverbs 6:23 IV. Is there a cure for my heart Jeremiah 17:9 V. The Challenge—Is there any good news? Ezekiel 11:19