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THE BLESSINGS OF KNOWING GOD
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” - Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)
REFLECT
1. The passage enumerates the spiritual blessings of being in Christ. List down the blessings from each of the 3 persons of the Trinity. How are each of those blessings true in your own life?
2. The phrase “in Christ” and “in Him” are repeated 9x in verses 3-13. What is the importance of this in connection with the spiritual blessings mentioned? What does it mean to be “in Christ?” Is it possible to know God apart from Christ?
3. According to verse 13 how were you “included in Christ” (NIV)? Enumerate the 3 steps in the process based on this verse.
RESPOND
From the list of spiritual blessings you made in Reflect 1 compose a love letter to the Lord that expresses your gratitude and deep respect to Him.
“The private and personal blessings we enjoy - the blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty and integrity - deserve the thanksgiving of a whole life.” - Jeremy Taylor
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” - Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)
REFLECT
1. The passage enumerates the spiritual blessings of being in Christ. List down the blessings from each of the 3 persons of the Trinity. How are each of those blessings true in your own life?
2. The phrase “in Christ” and “in Him” are repeated 9x in verses 3-13. What is the importance of this in connection with the spiritual blessings mentioned? What does it mean to be “in Christ?” Is it possible to know God apart from Christ?
3. According to verse 13 how were you “included in Christ” (NIV)? Enumerate the 3 steps in the process based on this verse.
RESPOND
From the list of spiritual blessings you made in Reflect 1 compose a love letter to the Lord that expresses your gratitude and deep respect to Him.
“The private and personal blessings we enjoy - the blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty and integrity - deserve the thanksgiving of a whole life.” - Jeremy Taylor
Scripture
About this Plan
This bible reading plan is created having the same objective as Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers – to know God better (Eph 1:17). It is designed to be used as a tool for reflection during seven days of prayer and fasting especially for those spiritually nurtured from the messages of Christ’s Commission Fellowship (CCF). For a downloadable version of the Bible reading plan and other materials, go to http://www.ccf.org.ph/knowing-god/
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We would like to thank CCF for providing this plan. To find out more information, please visit: www.ccf.org.ph
