Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4
Lesson Outline
The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2)The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14)NB: Verses 3-14 are one long, involved sentence
The main clause is 1:3aNB: The Trinity (vv. 3, 7, 13)
NB: The repeated phrase, “to the praise of the (His) glory” (vv. 6, 12, 14)
The work of the Father (Ephesians 1:3-6)The statement of praise (Ephesians 1:3a)“Blessed”
“the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”
He “has blessed us” (Ephesians 1:3b)“with every spiritual blessing”
“in the heavenly places”
“in Christ”
“He chose us” (Ephesians 1:4)NB: The verb
“in Him”
“before the foundation of the world”
NB: The purpose
Conclusion and application