Final Greetings Ephesians 6:19-24 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download FINAL GREETINGS Prayer for others: Can we adopt this personal petition of Paul, and apply it for others? 19,20. _________________________________________________________________________ Which are the key words? _____________________________________________________________________ For whom can you pray this? And do your include yourself? _____________________________________________________________________ Identification of Tychicus: […]
Ephesians 6:10-18. The Armor of God
The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson. Available: Printable PDF download THE ARMOR OF GOD “Finally” and the following BIG exhortation: ________________________________________________________________________________ Is there a “secret” to be learned in having the “Strength of the Lord”? ________________________________________________________________________________ How are we to understand a view the “full” armor of God? […]
Ephesians 6:1-9. Children and Parents
Children and Parents Ephesians 6:1-9 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF CHILDREN AND PARENTS How do you view “children”? _______________________________________________________________ An “old” imperative for children: ____________________________________________________________ Why? _______________________________________________________________________________ Looking at one of the Ten Commandments: _____________________________________________________ A promise from the Lord. What does “promise” mean to you? _________________________________________ In this a […]
Ephesians 5:22-33. Wives and Husbands
Wives and Husbands Ephesians 5:22-33 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download WIVES AND HUSBANDS Would you say that this is a passage often used to “prove” your own personal bias? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why is it so easy to forget v. 21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ”? Is it […]
Ephesians 5:15-21. The Holy Spirit’s Filling
The Holy Spirit’s Filling Ephesians 5:15-21 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download THE HOLY SPIRIT’S FILLING Comments regarding the context: (from preceding verses) 5:1 -14 ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ What does it mean to be very careful how you live?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the difference between being wise and unwise? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why are […]
Ephesians 5:1-14. Living as Children of Light
Living as Children of Light Ephesians 5:1-14 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT How does verse one, continue the theme from the preceding section? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you find the opening phrases of verses one and two truly “amazing”? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What model is given for living […]
Ephesians 4:17-32. Living as Children of Light
Living as Children of Light Ephesians 4:17-32 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT What does the “so . . .” indicate at the beginning of this passage? ______________________________________________________________________________________ Paul is insistent concerning: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Why does he offer this strong insistence against a Gentile lifestyle? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ […]
Ephesians 4:11-16. Leadership Gifting for the Church
Leadership Gifting for the Church Ephesians 4:11-16 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LEADERSHIP GIFTING FOR THE CHURCH How do we see the divine direction and “gifting” for the body of Christ in verse 11? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking at those descriptive words: Apostles ____________________________________________________ Prophets ____________________________________________________ Evangelists __________________________________________________ Pastor –teachers ______________________________________________ What […]
Ephesians 4.1-10. Unity in The Body of Christ
Unity in The Body of Christ Ephesians 4.1-10 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST How does Paul urge us forward? _________________________________________________________________________________________ To which purpose and goal does Paul give his urging? _________________________________________________________________________________________ “How” is this to be lived out? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Do you feel […]
Ephesians 3:14-21. A Prayer For the Ephesians
A Prayer For the Ephesians Ephesians 3.14-21 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download A PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS Which are the primary words for prayer in the New Testament? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which are the primary postures for prayer in the New Testament? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How does the Old Testament background aid in our […]
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 Available: Printable PDF download PAUL THE PREACHER TO THE GENTILES How does Paul identify himself? _________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the meaning of the word “gentiles’? _________________________________________________________________________________________ How can we understand the meaning of “the administration of God’s grace? _________________________________________________________________________________________ How is the […]
Ephesians 2:1-10 Made Alive in Christ
Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson. Available: Printable PDF download MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST When the “you” is singular and when it is plural: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The description of that “you” that Paul is giving: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Who would be the “ruler of the kingdom of the air” and […]
Ephesians 1:15-23. Thanksgiving and Prayer
Thanksgiving and Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER Two BIG WORDS- “Thanksgiving” and “Prayer”. Where do you find their challenge? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Will you find help in the following verses? ___________________________________________________________ What does the link “For this reason” mean? __________________________________________________________ And the phrase, “ever since I […]
Ephesians – With Dr. Peter Larson
Study Guide Ephesians – With Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download Module 1 Introductory Themes. Ephesians 1:1 – 3 Spiritual Blessings in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 Thanksgiving and Prayer. Ephesians 1:15-23 Module 2 Made Alive in Christ. Ephesians 2:1-10 One in Christ. Ephesians 2:11-22 Module 3 Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles. Ephesians 3:1-13 A […]
Ephesians 1:1-3. Introductory Themes
Ephesians 1:1-3 Introductory Themes A Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson. Available: Printable PDF download INTRODUCTORY THEMES Over-arching themes General principles for study Observation, reading Interpretations Practice What does Ephesians say to our culture, our society, our family? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ THE INTRODUCTORY GREETING What are the identifiable elements of this greeting? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Who are the persons […]
