Made New: An Ephesians Book StudySample

Throughout the book of Ephesians, Paul vividly describes what it means to live as a follower of Christ, deeply rooted in God’s grace and empowered by His Spirit.

The opening chapters remind us of the abundant blessings we have received through Christ—things like our adoption into God’s family, our redemption through His blood, and our unity as one body in Christ. Paul’s powerful and memorable prayer for the Ephesians to grasp the immeasurable love of Christ sets the tone for understanding our identity and purpose in Him. It’s a prayer we should mark and reflect on regularly.

As we have taken this journey together, we see Paul address practical aspects of Christian living, emphasizing the unity within the church, the importance of holy living, and the transformative power of God’s Word. He specifically challenges us as believers to walk in love, live as children of light, and put on the armor of God as we stand firm.

Ephesians concludes with a deeper call to unity and perseverance in faith. Paul encourages believers to stand firm during trials and to pray earnestly for one another. Paul’s final words underscore the spiritual battle we all face and the necessity of relying on God’s strength and wisdom, not our own.

Ephesians offers a holistic view of God’s redemptive plan for humanity while also providing practical guidance for living out our faith in Christ. It is a letter we should revisit regularly as we live purposefully as ambassadors of His grace in a world so desperately in need of His saving power.

Response
1. How does Paul’s emphasis on the unity of believers throughout his letter to the Ephesians contribute to our understanding of the Church being the body of Christ? What implications does this idea of unity have for our relationships within our church and with other Christians?

2. How can you be intentional in your role to maintain unity with other believers, both within our local church community and across the broader body of Christ? What practical steps can you take to promote unity and reconciliation in areas of division or misunderstanding (politics, morality, etc)?

3. Take some time to journal or write down ways to encourage unity within your heart, family, workplace, church, city, and beyond.

Weekly Memory Verse
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." Ephesians 6:11

Written by Lee Coate