Category Archives: Ephesians

Ephesians 2:11-22

Some Scripture-Digging Tips

Dig into the linguistics.

Do a deep-dive into the Greek word for peace in Ephesians 2:14. Then, compare it to the Hebrew equivalent, shalom.

Pair the passages.

Read Ephesians 2:14 alongside Daniel 3:25. How do the two passages connect to each other? How do the details of one support the truth of the other?

The Technicalities

So far, in Paul’s letter, he has re-told the story of the Gospel and how non-Jewish people have come into the kind of eternal relationship with God that, to date, the Jews, by and large, were exclusive beneficiaries of.

Ephesians 2:1-10

Some Scripture-Digging Tips

Dig into the linguistics.

Look for the repeated phrase(s) in this passage and dig into the definitions for each word. How does the impact of Paul’s message become more alive with that emphasis?

Pair the passages.

Read Ephesians 2:1-3 alongside Psalm 51:5-6 (especially in the context of last week’s passage). How do the details of one help support the truth of the other?

Ephesians 1:15-23

Some Scripture-Digging Tips

Dig into the linguistics.

There are two different Greek words used for “power” in Ephesians 1:19. Look at their word definitions and decide how Paul’s combination of both adds to his prayer.

Pair the passages.

Read Ephesians 1:17-18 alongside Isaiah 11:2 and Job 42:5. How do the details of one help support the truth of the other?

Ephesians 1:7-14

Some Scripture-Digging Tips

Dig into the linguistics.

Look at the word definitions in the repeated phrase “to the praise of His glory” in Ephesians 1:6, 12, and 14 and then compare to 1 Peter 2:9.

Pair the passages.

Read Ephesians 1:13 alongside 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 and Ephesians 4:30. How do the details of one help support the truth of the other?

Ephesians 1:1-6

Some Scripture-Digging Tips

Research the book.

Consult your Bible’s introduction to the book, your favorite study tools (like Search the Scriptures) or The Bible Project for foundational introductory information before beginning to study the first chapter.

Pair the passages.

Read this passage alongside Romans 8. How do they tell a more striking narrative together than they otherwise do apart?

Dig into the linguistics.