Explore More: Ephesians, Week 4

June 6 - 12, 2010; Week 4

KNOW | Personal Study
Set aside 30 minutes and read Ephesians... AGAIN.  This time, read it in a different translation/version.  NAS is a more literal translation.  NLT is a more modern language translation.  The Message is a modern paraphrase.  If you don't own a different translation, do it for free online at www.biblestudytools.com.

GROW | Discussion Option #1
What is the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge?  When it comes to anything (and especially people) why is it good to have both?  How does knowing God better change your life?  Think of some examples from your own life where knowing God better has made life better.  How do you get to know God better?

GROW | Discussion Option #2
In Ephesians 1:18 Paul writes that we (the Church) are a glorious inheritance to God!  Knowing that Scripture also calls the Church, 'the body', and 'the bride', how does this change your view of God?  How does this change your view of one another?  How does this change your view of the Church?  If Christ were to come back today, would he find our church a beautiful and glorious Bride?  Would we be ready and waiting for Him?

SOW | Application
Make a point to be purposeful in your knowledge and growth in Jesus this week.  Spend time reading His Word, praying (talking and listening), and obeying.  As we do this, God will give us thoughts, attitudes, actions to do.  Furthermore, He will equip us with the tools (gifts) we need to do those things.  Go out and obey His prompting and sow God's love and life through Jesus into your world.