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“And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions,came to Ephesus … And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning

and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. ” (Acts 19:1, 8)

Workbook On

Ephesians

David A. PadfieldThe Scripture text used in this workbook is The New King James Version.

© 1979, 1980, 1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Workbook on Ephesians David A. Padfield 1

“The City Of Ephesus”by Merrill C. Tenney

The city of Ephesus was one ofthe oldest of the settlements on thewest coast of Asia Minor and wasthe leading city of the Romanprovince of Asia. Its origin isshrouded in antiquity, but it was aprominent settlement in the eighthcentury B.C. and was at an earlydate taken over by the Greeks. Itwas located about three miles fromthe sea on the Cayster River, whichat that time was navigable, so thatEphesus was a seaport. The valleyof the Cayster penetrated farinland, making a caravan route tothe East. Roads from Ephesuscommunicated with all the otherlarge cities of the province and withthe lines of commerce thatconnected with the north and east.It was a strategic point forevangelism, since workers fromEphesus could maintain contactwith the whole Asian hinterland.

The outstanding feature ofEphesus was its great temple ofArtemis, a local deity who waslater identified with Artemis of theGreeks and with Diana of theRomans. Her image was a manybreasted figure with a female face,having instead of legs asolid block of stone. Thefirst temple was probablybegun in the sixthcentury B.C., but was notfinished until 400 B.C. Itwas burned to theground in 356 B.C. andreplaced by a newer andlarger structure, fourhundred twenty-five feetby two hundred twentyfeet, which wassubsidized bycontributions from all ofAsia. It was considered tobe one of the wonders ofthe world and was anoutstanding center for

pilgrims who came to worship atits shrine.

Not only was the temple acenter for religious worship, butbecause its halls and grounds wereregarded as sacred and inviolable,it became also an asylum for theoppressed and a depository forfunds.

A crude picture of the templeappeared on Ephesian coins,accompanied by the very titlewhich is used in Acts for the city,NEOKOROS, or “temple-sweeper”of Artemis (19:35). Contrary tomuch of the routine state worshipof the ancient world, theinhabitants of Asia and of Ephesusin particular exhibited an almostfanatical devotion to Artemis. Itsintensity appeared in the action ofthe mob in the amphitheater, whichfor two hours shouted, “Great isDiana of the Ephesians” (19:34).

Ephesus was rated as a free cityand maintained its owngovernment. The ultimateauthority lay in the popularassembly when legally convoked(19:39), while the leaders or senateof the city acted as the central

legislative body. Thesecretary or “town clerk”was the responsible officerwho was entrusted withkeeping records and withpresenting business to theassembly (19:35). Theinfluence of labor was alsostrong, for it was the guildof silversmiths whoprotested that Paul’sevangelizing activities hadimperiled their trade inreligious souvenirs, thesilver shrines that wereminiature copies of thetemple.

There were severalimportant problems

which Paul encountered inEphesus. The first was the questionof the survival of the teaching ofJohn the Baptist, whose discipleswere still active after John’s life hadclosed. Apollos, an educatedAlexandrian Jew, had already beenpreaching in Ephesus concerningJesus, “knowing only the baptismof John” (18:24, 25). Undoubtedlyhe knew that the Messiah wascoming, that He had already beenanointed to serve God, and thatpreparation for His ministry mustinclude repentance and faith. Hisknowledge was not so much falseas partial; he had not gone farenough. He was preaching in thesynagogues and apparently evokedsome response.

Under the tutelage of Priscillaand Aquila his understanding wasbroadened. A contrast of phraseshere is enlightening: Luke says thathe “had been instructed in the wayof the Lord” (18:25), but that“Priscilla and Aquila … expoundedunto him the way of God moreaccurately” (18:26, italics ours).Leaving Ephesus with therecommendation of the believersthere, he went over to Achaia andbecame a strong apologist for theChristian faith, especially amongthe Jews (18:28). Later he becameone of Paul’s trusted friends andcolleagues (I Cor. 16:12, Titus 3:13).

Apollos departed from Ephesusbefore Paul arrived, but others likehim were there. These men,disciples of John the Baptist, weredeficient in personal spiritualexperience. So obvious was this factthat when Paul came into contactwith them, he asked them if theyhad received the Holy Spirit whenthey believed. Their answer wasthat they had not so much as heardwhether the Holy Spirit had come.In view of John’s prediction that


Jesus would baptize with the HolySpirit, it seems inconceivable thatthey had never heard His name;but they might never have heardof the fulfillment of the promise atPentecost. The reply of Paulproved that the baptism of Johnwas insufficient to produce a fullChristian experience, for thebeliever must not only repent ofsin, he must also be filled with theSpirit. The first problem atEphesus, then, was to bring sincerebut immature believers up to date.

A second important problem ofthe Asian mission was the occult.The Jewish exorcists representedby the seven sons of Sceva, and thehundreds of nameless personswho burned their books of magicare proof of the wide extent towhich superstition anddemonology prevailed. Theanswer to this problem was

twofold. On the positive side, thepower of Christ was demonstratedto be greater than that of theexorcists and of demon cults. Thesick were healed, the obsessed weredelivered, and those who practicedthe occult arts were so convicted ofthe evil of their ways that theyvoluntarily destroyed the books ofmagic on which they had relied(Acts 19:19). On the negative side,the exclusive character of thegospel was demonstrated. AChristian did not add hisChristianity to his other religions;he discarded them. Christianitywas essentially intolerant of allrivals, and nowhere is thisprinciple better demonstrated thanat Ephesus.

The ministry of Paul in Ephesuswas singularly effective. For morethan two years (19:8, 10) he wasable to preach unhindered, first in

the synagogue and later in theschool of Tyrannus (19:9). Heperformed special miracles (19:11)and reached the populace ofEphesus and of the province as awhole more thoroughly than he didthe people of any other place. Lukenotes that “all they that dwelt inAsia heard the word of the Lord,both Jews and Greeks” (19:10), that“mightily grew the word of theLord and prevailed” (19:20), andthat so many had believed thatidolatry suffered economic loss(19:26,27). The church at Ephesusbecame a missionary center andwas for centuries one of thestrongholds of Christianity in AsiaMinor.

Merrill C. TenneyNew Testament Survey

pp. 291–294

Theater at Ephesus


Redemption In ChristEphesians 1:1–14

&1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christby the will of God, To the saintswho are in Ephesus, and faithfulin Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to youand peace from God our Fatherand the Lord Jesus Christ.3 Blessed be the God and Fatherof our Lord Jesus Christ, who hasblessed us with every spiritualblessing in the heavenly places inChrist, 4 just as He chose us inHim before the foundation of theworld, that we should be holy andwithout blame before Him in love,5 having predestined us toadoption as sons by Jesus Christto Himself, according to the goodpleasure of His will, 6 to thepraise of the glory of His grace, bywhich He has made us acceptedin the Beloved. 7 In Him we haveredemption through His blood,the forgiveness of sins, accordingto the riches of His grace 8 whichHe made to abound toward us inall wisdom and prudence,9 having made known to us themystery of His will, according toHis good pleasure which Hepurposed in Himself, 10 that inthe dispensation of the fullness ofthe times He might gathertogether in one all things inChrist, both which are in heavenand which are on earth—in Him,11 in whom also we have obtainedan inheritance, being predestinedaccording to the purpose of Himwho works all things according tothe counsel of His will, 12 that wewho first trusted in Christ shouldbe to the praise of His glory. 13 InHim you also trusted, after youheard the word of truth, thegospel of your salvation; in whomalso, having believed, you weresealed with the Holy Spirit ofpromise, 14 who is the guaranteeof our inheritance until theredemption of the purchasedpossession, to the praise of Hisglory.

1. Describe how the church at Ephesus was established (Acts 18:18–21).

2. Define “saint” (1:1) [Gr. hagios, SR #40].

3. List at least six “spiritual blessings” that we have in Christ.

4. Who was chosen “before the foundation of the world”?

5. Define “predestined” (1:5) [Gr. proorizo, SR #4309].

6. Define the phrase “in Him” (1:7). Compare with the other times thisphrase is found (1:3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 20; 2:10, 13, 21, 22; 3:6, 11, 12, 21; 4:21, 32).

7. What is the “dispensation of the fullness of times”?

8. How were we “sealed with the Holy Spirit”?

9. How is the Holy Spirit the “guarantee of our inheritance”?

10. What is “the redemption of the purchased possession”?


Ephesians 1:15–23 Prayer For Wisdom&

15 Therefore I also, after I heard ofyour faith in the Lord Jesus andyour love for all the saints, 16 donot cease to give thanks for you,making mention of you in myprayers: 17 that the God of ourLord Jesus Christ, the Father ofglory, may give to you the spirit ofwisdom and revelation in theknowledge of Him, 18 the eyes ofyour understanding beingenlightened; that you may knowwhat is the hope of His calling,what are the riches of the glory ofHis inheritance in the saints,19 and what is the exceedinggreatness of His power toward uswho believe, according to theworking of His mighty power20 which He worked in Christwhen He raised Him from thedead and seated Him at His righthand in the heavenly places, 21far above all principality andpower and might and dominion,and every name that is named,not only in this age but also inthat which is to come. 22 And Heput all things under His feet, andgave Him to be head over allthings to the church, 23 which isHis body, the fullness of Him whofills all in all.

1. What had Paul heard about the brethren at Ephesus?

2. List the things that Paul prayed the brethren at Ephesus would receive.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

3. Who raised Christ from the dead? Harmonize this with John 10:17–18.

4. What position of honor does Christ now hold?

5. What does it mean to be the “head of the church”?

6. How is Christ “the fullness of Him who fills all in all”?


Ephesians 2:1–10 Salvation By Grace&

1 And you He made alive, whowere dead in trespasses and sins,2 in which you once walkedaccording to the course of thisworld, according to the prince ofthe power of the air, the spirit whonow works in the sons ofdisobedience, 3 among whomalso we all once conductedourselves in the lusts of our flesh,fulfilling the desires of the fleshand of the mind, and were bynature children of wrath, just asthe others. 4 But God, who is richin mercy, because of His great lovewith which He loved us, 5 evenwhen we were dead in trespasses,made us alive together withChrist (by grace you have beensaved), 6 and raised us uptogether, and made us sit togetherin the heavenly places in ChristJesus, 7 that in the ages to comeHe might show the exceedingriches of His grace in His kindnesstoward us in Christ Jesus. 8 Forby grace you have been savedthrough faith, and that not ofyourselves; it is the gift of God,9 not of works, lest anyone shouldboast. 10 For we are Hisworkmanship, created in ChristJesus for good works, which Godprepared beforehand that weshould walk in them.

1. How were we made “alive”? (cf. 2:5).

2. How does the “spirit” of the “prince of the power of the air” now work“in the sons of disobedience”?

3. How were we by “nature children of wrath”?

4. How are we saved by grace? Does this rule out all works on our part?

5. How and when are we made to “sit together in the heavenly places inChrist Jesus”?

6. Specifically, what is the “gift of God” mentioned in 2:8?

7. What kind of “works” are referred to in 2:9?

8. How are we the “workmanship” of Christ?

9. Why have we been “created”?


Ephesians 2:11–22 Breaking Down Barriers&

11 Therefore remember that you,once Gentiles in the flesh—whoare called Uncircumcision by whatis called the Circumcision made inthe flesh by hands— 12 that atthat time you were withoutChrist, being aliens from thecommonwealth of Israel andstrangers from the covenants ofpromise, having no hope andwithout God in the world. 13 Butnow in Christ Jesus you who oncewere far off have been made nearby the blood of Christ. 14 For HeHimself is our peace, who hasmade both one, and has brokendown the middle wall of divisionbetween us, 15 having abolishedin His flesh the enmity, that is, thelaw of commandments containedin ordinances, so as to create inHimself one new man from thetwo, thus making peace, 16 andthat He might reconcile them bothto God in one body through thecross, thereby putting to death theenmity. 17 And He came andpreached peace to you who wereafar off and to those who werenear. 18 For through Him we bothhave access by one Spirit to theFather. 19 Now, therefore, you areno longer strangers andforeigners, but fellow citizenswith the saints and members ofthe household of God, 20 havingbeen built on the foundation ofthe apostles and prophets, JesusChrist Himself being the chiefcornerstone, 21 in whom thewhole building, being joinedtogether, grows into a holy templein the Lord, 22 in whom you alsoare being built together for ahabitation of God in the Spirit.

1. Why does Paul describe the Jews as those who “are called theCircumcision”?

2. What was the state of the Gentiles before Christ came into the world?

3. What does the phrase “far off” have special reference to in 2:13?

4. What is the “middle wall of division”?

5. What did Christ abolish “in His flesh”? How?

6. How did Christ “create in Himself one new man from the two”?

7. According the Ephesians 2:19, what is our relationship to God?

8. How are Christ and the apostles a “foundation”? How is Christ the

9. How are we a “holy temple in the Lord”?

10. What is the “habitation of God in the Spirit”?

Graphic at left: Limestone block forbidding Gentiles to go beyond the Court ofthe Gentiles in Herod’s temple. “Let no foreigner enter within the screen andenclosure surrounding the sanctuary. Whosoever is taken so doing will cause hisown death.” (Imperial Museum, Constantinople)


Ephesians 3:1–7 The Mystery Of Christ&

1 For this reason I, Paul, theprisoner of Jesus Christ for youGentiles— 2 if indeed you haveheard of the dispensation of thegrace of God which was given tome for you, 3 how that byrevelation He made known to methe mystery (as I wrote before in afew words, 4 by which, when youread, you may understand myknowledge in the mystery ofChrist), 5 which in other ages wasnot made known to the sons ofmen, as it has now been revealedby the Spirit to His holy apostlesand prophets: 6 that the Gentilesshould be fellow heirs, of thesame body, and partakers of Hispromise in Christ through thegospel, 7 of which I became aminister according to the gift ofthe grace of God given to me bythe effective working of Hispower.

1. How was Paul “the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles”?

2. What is the “dispensation of the grace of God”?

3. Define “mystery” (3:3) [Gr. musterion, SR #3466].

4. Specifically, what is the “mystery” mentioned in Ephesians 3:3.

5. Who had been kept in the dark concerning this mystery? Why?

6. How was this “mystery” revealed?

7. What did the grace of God allow Paul to do?

8. What is the “effective working of His power”?


Ephesians 3:8–21 The Manifold Wisdom Of God&

8 To me, who am less than theleast of all the saints, this gracewas given, that I should preachamong the Gentiles theunsearchable riches of Christ,9 and to make all people see whatis the fellowship of the mystery,which from the beginning of theages has been hidden in God whocreated all things through JesusChrist; 10 to the intent that nowthe manifold wisdom of Godmight be made known by thechurch to the principalities andpowers in the heavenly places,11 according to the eternalpurpose which He accomplishedin Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 inwhom we have boldness andaccess with confidence throughfaith in Him. 13 Therefore I askthat you do not lose heart at mytribulations for you, which is yourglory. 14 For this reason I bow myknees to the Father of our LordJesus Christ, 15 from whom thewhole family in heaven and earthis named, 16 that He would grantyou, according to the riches of Hisglory, to be strengthened withmight through His Spirit in theinner man, 17 that Christ maydwell in your hearts through faith;that you, being rooted andgrounded in love, 18 may be ableto comprehend with all the saintswhat is the width and length anddepth and height— 19 to knowthe love of Christ which passesknowledge; that you may be filledwith all the fullness of God.20 Now to Him who is able to doexceedingly abundantly above allthat we ask or think, according tothe power that works in us, 21 toHim be glory in the church byChrist Jesus throughout all ages,world without end. Amen.

1. Why did Paul consider himself “less than the least of all the saints”?

2. According to Ephesians 3:9, what was the purpose of Paul’s preaching?

3. What is the “manifold wisdom of God”?

4. What is the “eternal purpose” mentioned in Ephesians 3:11?

5. According to Ephesians 3:12, what has Christ given us?

6. How was “the whole family in heaven and earth” named in Christ?

7. How does Christ “dwell” in our hearts?

8. How does the “love of Christ” pass all knowledge?

9. How does God “do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask orthink”?

10. How does God receive “glory in the church by Christ Jesus”?


Ephesians 4:1–6 The Unity Of Christ&

1 I, therefore, the prisoner of theLord, beseech you to have a walkworthy of the calling with whichyou were called, 2 with alllowliness and gentleness, withlongsuffering, bearing with oneanother in love, 3 endeavoring tokeep the unity of the Spirit in thebond of peace. 4 There is onebody and one Spirit, just as youwere called in one hope of yourcalling; 5 one Lord, one faith, onebaptism; 6 one God and Father ofall, who is above all, and throughall, and in you all.

Which One IsNot Essential?

11BodySpiritHopeLordFaithBaptismGod

1. How do we “walk worthy of the calling”?

2. Define “lowliness” (4:2) [Gr. tapeinophrosune, SR #5012].

3. How do we bear “with one another in love”?

4. What is the “unity of the Spirit”?

5. Explain how each of the following elements play a role in salvation:

a. The Body.

b. The Spirit.

c. Our Hope.

d. The Lord.

e. Faith.

f. Baptism.

g. God.


Ephesians 4:7–16 Gifts To The Church&

7 But to each one of us grace wasgiven according to the measure ofChrist’s gift. 8 Therefore He says:“When He ascended on high, Heled captivity captive, and gavegifts to men.” 9 (Now this, “Heascended”—what does it meanbut that He also first descendedinto the lower parts of the earth?10 He who descended is also theOne who ascended far above allthe heavens, that He might fill allthings.) 11 And He Himself gavesome to be apostles, someprophets, some evangelists, andsome pastors and teachers, 12 forthe equipping of the saints for thework of ministry, for the edifyingof the body of Christ, 13 till we allcome to the unity of the faith andthe knowledge of the Son of God,to a perfect man, to the measure ofthe stature of the fullness ofChrist; 14 that we should nolonger be children, tossed to andfro and carried about with everywind of doctrine, by the trickeryof men, in the cunning craftinessby which they lie in wait todeceive, 15 but, speaking thetruth in love, may grow up in allthings into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom thewhole body, joined and knittogether by what every jointsupplies, according to the effectiveworking by which every part doesits share, causes growth of thebody for the edifying of itself inlove.

1. How did Christ lead “captivity captive”? When did this happen?

2. Describe the qualifications and duties each of the following works:

a. Apostles

b. Prophets

c. Evangelists

d. Pastors and teachers

3. Define each of the following phrases:

a. “the equipping of the saints”

b. “the work of the ministry”

c. “the edifying of the body of Christ”

d. “the unity of the faith”

4. In what way are some Christians like “children”?

5. Explain the phrase, “joined and knit together.”

6. What is the result of “every part” doing its share?


Ephesians 4:17–32 The New Man In Christ&

17 This I say, therefore, and testifyin the Lord, that you should nolonger walk as the rest of theGentiles walk, in the futility oftheir mind, 18 having theirunderstanding darkened, beingalienated from the life of God,because of the ignorance that is inthem, because of the hardening oftheir heart; 19 who, being pastfeeling, have given themselvesover to licentiousness, to work alluncleanness with greediness.20 But you have not so learnedChrist, 21 if indeed you haveheard Him and have been taughtby Him, as the truth is in Jesus:22 that you put off, concerningyour former conduct, the old manwhich grows corrupt according tothe deceitful lusts, 23 and berenewed in the spirit of yourmind, 24 and that you put on thenew man which was createdaccording to God, in righteous-ness and true holiness.25 Therefore, putting away lying,each one speak truth with hisneighbor, for we are members ofone another. 26 “Be angry, and donot sin”: do not let the sun godown on your wrath, 27 nor giveplace to the devil. 28 Let him whostole steal no longer, but rather lethim labor, working with his handswhat is good, that he may havesomething to give him who hasneed. 29 Let no corruptcommunication proceed out ofyour mouth, but what is good fornecessary edification, that it mayimpart grace to the hearers.30 And do not grieve the HolySpirit of God, by whom you weresealed for the day of redemption.31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger,clamor, and evil speaking be putaway from you, with all malice.32 And be kind to one another,tenderhearted, forgiving oneanother, just as God in Christ alsoforgave you.

1. What does the word “walk” mean in the Ephesian letter?

2. Describe the state of the Gentiles in the days of Paul.

3. How do we “put off” the old man?

4. List the sins we are to “put off.”

5. List the characteristics of life we are to “put on.”

6. Is anger always a sin? Please explain.

7. How could we “give place to the devil”?

8. According to this passage, how and why are we to work?

9. What is “corrupt communication”?

10. How could we “grieve the Holy Spirit”?


Ephesians 5:1–7 Walk In Love&

1 Therefore be followers of God asdear children. 2 And walk in love,as Christ also has loved us andgiven Himself for us, an offeringand a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But fornicationand all uncleanness orcovetousness, let it not even benamed among you, as is fitting forsaints; 4 neither filthiness, norfoolish talking, nor coarse jesting,which are not fitting, but rathergiving of thanks. 5 For this youknow, that no fornicator, uncleanperson, nor covetous man, who isan idolater, has any inheritance inthe kingdom of Christ and God.6 Let no one deceive you withempty words, for because of thesethings the wrath of God comesupon the sons of disobedience.7 Therefore do not be partakerswith them.

1. How are we to be “followers of God”?

2. What does it mean to “walk in love”?

3. What great example of love does Paul offer?

4. How was Christ a “sweet-smelling aroma” to God?

5. What is not to “be named among” us?

6. Instead of “foolish talking” and “course jesting,” what are to speak?

7. What type of people have “no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ”?

8. How could we be deceived?

9. How could we “be partakers” with evil people?


Ephesians 5:8–14 Walk In Light&

8 For you were once darkness, butnow you are light in the Lord.Walk as children of light 9 (for thefruit of the Spirit is in allgoodness, righteousness, andtruth), 10 proving what isacceptable to the Lord. 11 Andhave no fellowship with theunfruitful works of darkness, butrather expose them. 12 For it isshameful even to speak of thosethings which are done by them insecret. 13 But all things that areexposed are made manifest by thelight, for whatever makesmanifest is light. 14 Therefore Hesays: “Awake, you who sleep,arise from the dead, and Christwill give you light.”

1. How were we “once darkness”? Why doesn’t Paul just say we oncewalked in darkness?

2. What does it mean to be “children of light”?

3. What is the fruit of the Spirit?

4. How do we prove “what is acceptable to the Lord”?

5. How could we have “fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness”?

6. In what way are we to expose “works of darkness”?

7. Explain why some things are “shameful” to speak of?

8. What is “made manifest” the light?

9. Who is to “arise from the dead”?


Ephesians 5:15–21 Walk In Wisdom&

15 See then that you walkcircumspectly, not as fools but aswise, 16 redeeming the time,because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be unwise,but understand what the will ofthe Lord is. 18 And do not bedrunk with wine, in which isdissipation; but be filled with theSpirit, 19 speaking to one anotherin psalms and hymns andspiritual songs, singing andmaking melody in your heart tothe Lord, 20 giving thanks alwaysfor all things to God the Father inthe name of our Lord Jesus Christ,21 submitting to one another inthe fear of God.

1. What does it mean to “walk circumspectly”?

2. How can we “redeem” the time? Can we buy back yesterday?

3. Is it possible to understand the “will of the Lord”?

4. How are we “filled with the Spirit”? Is this passage talking aboutspiritual gifts?

5. Define the following items and then tell the difference between them:

a. “psalms”

b. “hymns”

c. “spiritual songs”

6. Where are we to make melody? Why is this important?

7. How do we “submit to one another in the fear of God”?


Marriage And Christ&

Ephesians 5:22–33

22 Wives, submit to your ownhusbands, as to the Lord. 23 Forthe husband is head of the wife, asalso Christ is head of the church;and He is the Savior of the body.24 Therefore, just as the church issubject to Christ, so let the wivesbe to their own husbands ineverything. 25 Husbands, loveyour wives, just as Christ alsoloved the church and gaveHimself for it, 26 that He mightsanctify and cleanse it with thewashing of water by the word,27 that He might present it toHimself a glorious church, nothaving spot or wrinkle or anysuch thing, but that it should beholy and without blemish. 28 Sohusbands ought to love their ownwives as their own bodies; he wholoves his wife loves himself.29 For no one ever hated his ownflesh, but nourishes and cherishesit, just as the Lord does thechurch. 30 For we are members ofHis body, of His flesh and of Hisbones. 31 “For this reason a manshall leave his father and motherand be joined to his wife, and thetwo shall become one flesh.”32 This is a great mystery, but Ispeak concerning Christ and thechurch. 33 Nevertheless let eachone of you in particular so lovehis own wife as himself, and letthe wife see that she respects herhusband.

1. How are wives to submit to their husbands? What example are wives tofollow in this?

2. What has Christ promised to be the Savior of?

3 How much are husbands to love their wives? What example are they tofollow in this?

4. How did Christ “sanctify and cleanse” the church?

5. Why did Christ “sanctify and cleanse” the church?

6. Explain the phrase, “the two shall become one flesh.”

7. What was the “great mystery”?

8. What does Paul emphasize again in Ephesians 5:33?


Ephesians 6:1–9 Relationships In Life&

1 Children, obey your parents inthe Lord, for this is right.2 “Honor your father andmother,” which is the firstcommandment with promise:3 “that it may be well with youand you may live long on theearth.” 4 And you, fathers, do notprovoke your children to wrath,but bring them up in the trainingand admonition of the Lord.5 Servants, be obedient to thosewho are your masters accordingto the flesh, with fear andtrembling, in sincerity of heart, asto Christ; 6 not with eyeservice,as men-pleasers, but as servants ofChrist, doing the will of God fromthe heart, 7 with good will doingservice, as to the Lord, and not tomen, 8 knowing that whatevergood anyone does, he will receivethe same from the Lord, whetherhe is a slave or free. 9 And you,masters, do the same things tothem, giving up threatening,knowing that your own Masteralso is in heaven, and there is nopartiality with Him.

1. Explain the phrase “in the Lord”? Where else is this phrase used?

2. How do children “honor” their parents? Give examples.

3. What promise is attached to honoring our parents?

4. How could fathers “provoke” their children?

5. Explain the phrase “training and admonition.”

6. How are servants to serve their masters? What is the application for us?

7. What obligation do “masters” have to their servants? What is theapplication for us?

8. What motivation do “masters” have to treat their “servants” properly?


Ephesians 6:10–24 The Panoply Of God&

10 Finally, my brethren, be strongin the Lord and in the power ofHis might. 11 Put on the wholearmor of God, that you may beable to stand against the wiles ofthe devil. 12 For we do notwrestle against flesh and blood,but against principalities, againstpowers, against the rulers of thedarkness of this age, againstspiritual hosts of wickedness inthe heavenly places. 13 Thereforetake up the whole armor of God,that you may be able to withstandin the evil day, and having doneall, to stand. 14 Stand therefore,having girded your waist withtruth, having put on the breast-plate of righteousness, 15 andhaving shod your feet with thepreparation of the gospel of peace;16 above all, taking the shield offaith with which you will be ableto quench all the fiery darts of thewicked one. 17 And take thehelmet of salvation, and thesword of the Spirit, which is theword of God; 18 praying alwayswith all prayer and supplicationin the Spirit, being watchful tothis end with all perseverance andsupplication for all the saints—19 and for me, that utterance maybe given to me, that I may openmy mouth boldly to make knownthe mystery of the gospel, 20 forwhich I am an ambassador inchains; that in it I may speakboldly, as I ought to speak.

1. Why do we put on the “armor of God”?

2. How do we wrestle “against principalities, against powers, against therulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness inthe heavenly places”?

3. Describe the following pieces of our armor:

a. The girdle of truth

b. The breastplate of righteousness

c. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace

d. The shield of faith

e. The helmet of salvation

f. The sword of the spirit

4. How are we to put these pieces on? Why?

5. What request did Paul make of the brethren?

6. How was Paul an “ambassador in chains”?


Ephesians 6:21–24

&Conclusion

21 But that you also may knowmy affairs and how I am doing,Tychicus, a beloved brother andfaithful minister in the Lord, willmake all things known to you;22 whom I have sent to you forthis very purpose, that you mayknow our affairs, and that he maycomfort your hearts. 23 Peace tothe brethren, and love with faith,from God the Father and the LordJesus Christ. 24 Grace be with allthose who love our Lord JesusChrist in sincerity. Amen.

1. Who is Tychicus? What mission did he have?

2. How could Tychicus “comfort” the Ephesian brethren?

3. How were the Ephesian brethren to receive peace and love?

4. The grace of God rests upon what group of people?

Word pictures of the Church in Ephesians...

• It is the Body of Christ (1:23)• It is the Temple of God (2:19–22)• It is the Family of God (2:19; 3:14–15)• It is the Bride of Christ (5:22–32)• The “the fullness of Him who fills all in all”

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