Title: Unrelenting, Doctrine-Driven Devotion
Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23
Speaker: Steve Howell (Associate Minister)

Use the following questions based on today’s sermon as a starting point for spiritual discussions with your family or a small group of Christian friends this week.

Fellowship—Relationship with a Purpose

1. How well did you do in last week’s prayer challenge? What helped you succeed…or held you back?
   (Review: Take one blessing per day and thank God for sharing it with you—God chose us, He adopted us, He redeemed us, He forgave us, He revealed His plan to us, He gave each of us a role, and He sealed us.)

Growth—Thinking About Spiritual Matters

1. Read Ephesians 1:15-23. What is the overall focus of Paul’s thanksgiving and prayer? Which part of it stood out most to you? Why?
2. In what ways does God share his wisdom with us? Do you think that He is clear when He does this? Explain.
3. Based on this passage, how much access do you think non-Christians have to the wisdom of God? See 1 Cor 2.
4. Describe the “hope to which he has called you” in verse 18. What does Paul mean? How often do you consider this hope? How much do you share it with others?
5. List some of the Biblical examples of God’s great power. Knowing that the same power indwells Christians, is that knowledge humbling, empowering, or both? Why?
6. Who are some of the “rulers and authorities and powers and dominions” (v. 21) that Jesus is above today?
7. In what ways do you see the fullness of Christ in the church (v. 23)?
8. If we better understood Jesus as the “head” of the church, what might change? Explain your answer(s).

Prayer – Taking Your Thoughts to God

1. Personalize Ephesians 1:15-23 as your own prayer to God on behalf of Tonganoxie Christian Church!