Ephesians 3:1-13. Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles

Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles
Ephesians 3.1-13
Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson
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PAUL THE PREACHER TO THE GENTILES

1. How does Paul identify himself? _________________________________________________________________________________________
   
2. What is the meaning of the word “gentiles’? _________________________________________________________________________________________
   
3. How can we understand the meaning of “the administration of God’s grace? _________________________________________________________________________________________
   
4. How is the word “mystery” linked to “revelation”? _______________________________________________________________________
5. How does the “mystery” touch the Gentiles?
   1. ____________________________________________________
   2. ____________________________________________________
   3. ____________________________________________________
6. What relationship does the mystery have
   1. with the gospel? _______________________________________
   2. with Israel? ___________________________________________
   3. with the promise in Christ Jesus? _________________________
7. Can you identify with Paul in what he says in verse 7, 8? _________________________________________________________________________________________
   
8. Where do we see in Paul, and in our own lives, both humility and grace? _________________________________________________________________________________________
   
9. What does it mean to preach? Do you preach? _________________________________________________________________________________________
   
10. What is God’s intention through the gospel? _________________________________________________________________________________________
    
11. Who might be the “rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms”? _________________________________________________________________________________________
    
12. The accomplishment of Christ Jesus our Lord: _________________________________________________________________________________________
    
13. What is Paul asking of the Ephesians? _________________________________________________________________________________________
    

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:______________________________________________________________________________

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