Session 6--God's Strength in Us--Ephesians 1:15-23; 3:1-21; 6:10-24

God's Power for Us--Read Ephesians 1:15-23


1.  Explain why it is important for us to know that "Whatever powers exist--real or imaginary, human or nonhuman--that they are all subject to Christ."
2.  Paul's prayer points to God's power to bring life from death.  Why do we need to be confident that this power is at work here and now?

The Power to Know Love--Read Ephesians 3:1-21.


3.  Make a list of everything Paul says about strength or power in 3:14-21.  Strength from where?  Strength to do what?
4.  Why is it so important for us to know the vastness of Christ's love for us?
5.  Why do you suppose Paul focuses on praying for waht happens inside us rather than around us?
6.  Are you more interested in power to change things around you, ot ro change you?  Talk about why.
7.  Paul prayes for you not just to know about Christ's love, but to know his love.  To know it by experiece.  You talked in session 4 about what helps or hinders you from knowint that love.  Where are you now on that?

The Power to Stand Firm--Read Ephesians 6:10-20


8.  What are some of "the devil's schemes" that Paul might be talking about here?
9.  Christ has already triumphed over the spiritual forces of evil (1:20-22).  Why then does Paul tell us here that we're engaged in a struggle in which we have to stand firm against them?
10.  The armor strengthens you to stand against evil schemes and do what God wants done.  Which aspect of the armor is hardest for you to wear consistently?  What would wearing it involve for you?
11. What will you take away from this study on Ephesians?