EFMC SUNDAYS

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Questions for Further Reflection 1.     Read Ephesians 6:10-20.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?2.     Why do you think that we lean so much on our own strength rather than putting on the Lord’s strength and living in His mighty power?3.     Why is it so difficult to grasp the concept of spiritual battles?  Does v. 12 mean that we shouldn’t concern ourselves with physical realities or do you think that spiritual realities “control” the physical?4.     How do we defend ourselves against flaming arrows (discouragement and contentment)?5.     Paul says that we need to put on the full armor of God.  Why do you think that Paul is so emphatic about that?  Are there pieces that you connect with more than others?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 11 of our series in Ephesians as we look at the benefits of the gospel found in the armor of God.

Ephesians 6:10-20

Questions for Further Reflection 1.     Read Ephesians 5:21-33.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?2.     What are some beautiful examples of mutual submission that you have witnessed?  How has that example shaped your understanding of how we treat each other in the church?3.     Why do you think that authority and submission is such a difficult spiritual characteristic to build into our lives?  Is it ever appropriate to resist spiritual or marital authority and not submit?  Why or why not?4.     Paul is writing to Christians, and the assumption is, that he is writing to a spirit-filled husband and a spirit-filled wife.  With that in mind, does spiritual authority shift from person to person?  Are there times when it is right and proper for the wife to take the spiritual lead, if even for a season?  Why or why not?5.     Marriage is one of three earthly examples (the church and parents being the other two) of relationships designed to make us holy.  How should we pour into the relationships that knock off our rough edges?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 10 of our series in Ephesians as we look at standards for Christian marriage and how marriage is an extension of the gospel.

Ephesians 5:21-33

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION 1.         Read Ephesians 5:1-2.  Does any word or phrase speak particularly loudly to you?  If so, why? 2.         Why do you think Paul uses the metaphor of light to describe the Christian lifestyle?   3.         Verses 3 & 4 mention several deeds of darkness.  Why do you think these particular sins are mentioned? 4.         We are told in verse 11 to expose the deeds of darkness.  How can we do that?

Pastor Mark preaches pt. 9 of our series in Ephesians as we look at Living In the Light…Living As the Light.

Ephesians 5:1-20

Questions for Further Reflection 1.     Read Ephesians 4:17-32.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?2.     How does a believer strike a balance between personal responsibility and Holy Spirit power?  3.     What are some examples of “meaningless” living?  What meaningless things to do you find yourself drifting towards?4.     Have there been times in your life when you lived in willful ignorance of Truth?  How does Truth shape our way of thinking, living, and understanding Jesus and ourselves?How does one move from “I’m trying to be a Christian” to “I AM a Christian who’s trying”?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 8 of our series in Ephesians as we look at individual responsibility in transformation to the likeness of Jesus.

Ephesians 4:17-32

Pastor Mark Scandrett, Pastor of Connectional Ministries, preaches part 7 of your In Him series on Ephesians, from Ephesians 4:1-16.  How to Have a Healthy Body.

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 6 of our series in Ephesians titled "What's Available to us in Christ".  Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to have an experience with Christ that shapes them beyond their understanding.

Ephesians 3:14-21