Ephesians 2: 11-22

One in Christ

Review vs 11-13 as a group.

Paul asked the church in Ephesus to remember the important things that have been discussed so far- and specifically what he mentioned in vs 1-1o

Although your group may have done this last week, discuss what your life looked like before you came to Christ.

1. What was your life style?

- How did sin influence your thoughts and actions?

- Did you ever feel that you were separate from Christ? Did you know Christ at all?

2. What is a Gentile?

- Paul used the terms "uncircumcised" and "the circumcision." Other than the obvious surgical procedure, what was he referring to? Did the circumcision indicate that you had a right relationship with God?

- What did these terms have to do with "citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise?" What promise? What covenants?

3. In vs 13, Paul proclaimed that though you were once "far away," you have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

-What evidence can be seen in your life regarding the transformation from spiritually dead to alive?

Review vs 14-22

Through the death and resurrection of Christ we are reconciled to God. That said, Paul noted that there are other benefits. In verses 14-22 these benefits are addressed.

As a group discuss some of these benefits:

-How was the law and its commandments and regulations abolished by the death and resurrection of Christ?

-How is our life different now that we have access to the Father by one Spirit?

-What are the benefits of being in God's household?

-You are being built to become a dwelling for God to live in by His spirit. Explain what this looks like and how we are to live because of it.

Teacher: Paul Sabino

Ephesians 2: 11-22