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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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Read this passage alongside Romans 8. How do they tell a more striking narrative together than they otherwise do apart?
Read this passage alongside James 5:7-8 and 1 Kings 18:41-45. How do they tell a more striking narrative together than they otherwise do apart?
Look up the word definitions of the keywords in James 5:16, then pair the passage with Numbers 11:1-2 to detail what effect, fervent prayer looks like in action.
