Now through the Gospel and the Church (Eph. 3:14-21)

Open: What do you most appreciate about our church?

DIG AND REFLECT: Read Passage.

Ephesians 3:14-21 (New International Version)A Prayer for the Ephesians

 14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

 20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

1) What is the content of the mystery that has been revealed now through the gospel of Christ? (v6)

6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

2) Of the 3 blessings mentioned in verse 6, which one most special to you? Why?

3) Since it is through the gospel that theses blessings are given, we need to know what the gospel is. In simple words and thoughts, how would you describe the gospel of Jesus Christ?

4) Paul says that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation in Romans 1:16. How have you experienced the power of God in the gospel?

5) Read verse 10. It says there that God will reveal His wisdom to the angelic beings through the church. How does this fact add to your understanding of the church? How does it increase your appreciation for the church?

6) How will you love the church more as a result of this understanding?

WRAP UP:- Encourage on another to have confidence in the power of the gospel. Pray that all would experience the power of the gospel in the coming week.

- Commit to one another that each of you will play a bigger role in building up the church. Spend some time praying for our church.