Tag: God

  • Counterfeit Authenticity

    Counterfeit Authenticity

    Ephesians 1:21–23 (NASB 95) 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is…

  • Power trip?

    Power trip?

    Ephesians 1:19–20 (NASB 95) 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, Explain…

  • How did I die?

    How did I die?

    Ephesians 1:17–18 (NASB 95) 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling,…

  • Overthrowing Heaven

    Overthrowing Heaven

    Ephesians 1:10b–12 (NASB 95) 10b  In Him 11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. Examine / Explain Obtained…

  • Greater Mystery

    Greater Mystery

    Ephesians 1:8b–10a (NASB 95) 8b  In all wisdom and insight 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him 10a with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in…

  • Redemption is

    Redemption is

    Ephesians 1:7–8a (NASB 95) 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He lavished on us. Examine / Explain Because in the foundation of the world, God set in motion the events that led to Jesus dying on the cross, we can…

  • Post adoption

    Post adoption

    Ephesians 1:5–6 (NASB 95) 5 He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.  Examine / Explain Consider the profound significance of Ephesians 1:5-6 in your faith…

  • Who are faithful?

    Who are faithful?

    Ephesians 1:1–2 (NASB 95) The Blessings of Redemption 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Examine / Explain Paul starts this letter by…

  • Where are my idols?

    Where are my idols?

    Psalm 135:15–21 (NASB 95)       15 The idols of the nations are but silver and gold,       The work of man’s hands.       16 They have mouths, but they do not speak;       They have eyes, but they do not see;       17 They have ears, but they do not hear,       Nor is there any breath at…

  • It’s enough

    It’s enough

    Psalm 33:13–17 (NASB 95)       13 The LORD looks from heaven;       He sees all the sons of men;       14 From His dwelling place He looks out       On all the inhabitants of the earth,       15 He who fashions the hearts of them all,       He who understands all their works.       16 The king is not…