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This summer we are studying the book of Ephesians.  I encourage you to use this opportunity to pour yourself into the book of Ephesians during your quiet time as well.  Here are the daily readings and some questions for reflection for the week of June 6-June 12.  

 

Monday

Ephesians 1:3-4

³Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. ⁴For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 

 

1.  According to verse 3, what do we have in Christ?

2.  When did God choose His people?

3.  Why did God choose us?

4.  What is your response to what God has done in these verses?

 

Tuesday

Ephesians 1:5-6

⁵ He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— ⁶to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

 

1.  What is the motivation for God’s predestining?

2.  Does that line up with what you previously thought of God’s motivation? why or why not?

3.  What is the ultimate purpose of God’s adoption?

 

Wednesday

Ephesians 1:7-8

⁷In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace ⁸that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

 

1.  What is the basis for our Forgiveness?

2.  What does it mean to you that God has lavished upon you His riches of grace?

 

Thursday

Ephesians 1:9-10

⁹And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, ¹⁰to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.

 

1.  How has God united all things together in Christ?

 

Friday

Ephesians 1:11-12

¹¹In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, ¹²in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 

 

1.  What does it mean that God is working all things according to the counsel of His will?

2.  What inheritance is Paul speaking of?

 

Saturday

Ephesians 1:13-14

¹³And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, ¹⁴who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory.

 

1.   What is the function of the Holy Spirit according to this text?

2.  What does it mean that we are sealed with Him?

3.  “To the praise of His glory” is a phrase repeated in this passage, how are you living for the praise of God’s glory?

 

 

WHITEWATER RAFTING

June 24-June 26 at Noah's Ark in Buena Vista, Colorado
We will spend 2 nights camping and 1 full day white water rafting.  The cost is $130 which covers everything except rental items.   Please have your $50 non-refundable deposit and your Signup Form turned in to Chad by June 13.  There are only 15 spots available so sign up ASAP!!!

 

 

Are you looking for a place to belong?  
                                      Are you searching for spiritual answers in an extremely complex culture?  
           Tired of the emptiness this world has to offer?  
                                                   Are you a young adult, post high school through 30 years of age?

Join us each Sunday night at 7:15 p.m. on the Sunporch! 
No matter your marital status, tax bracket, or beliefs, you can find purpose and community here. 

At Renovatus, we desire to serve the Church...we encourage our students and young adults to get involved and use their gifts.  There are great opportunities for service whether its getting in on youth group activities or leading a children's Sunday school class.

Questions?  Contact Chad.