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EPHESIANS -
INTRODUCTION:
In this lesson we investigate relationships in the home. Paul addresses the marriage
relationship, the child and parent relationship, and the servant and master
relationship. Subjection is a key issue in all of these relationships. When we are "in
subjection...as unto the Lord" or "obeying...in the Lord, or "obedient...as unto Christ"
we are building upon a solid foundation for lasting and effective relationships so
needed in our crumbling society.
I. OUR WALK IN CHRIST: SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS AT HOME ( 5:22-
A. Wives and husbands
1. Wives to be in subjection (5:22-
a) As unto the Lord
b) The husband IS head.
c) As the church is subject unto Christ
d) With reverence
2. Husbands to love their wives (5:25-
a) As Christ loved the church -
b) As own body -
B. Children and fathers (6:1-
1. Children to obey
a) in the Lord
b) It is right.
2. Children to honor parents
a) Commandment with promise of well-
3. Fathers to nurture
a) Provoke not children to discouraging wrath.
b) Nurture in chastening and admonition of the Lord.
C. Slaves and masters (6:5-
1. Slaves to be obedient
a) With fear and trembling
b) With singleness of heart as unto Christ
c) Not in eyeservice pleasing men, but as servants of Christ.
d) With good will knowing reward will come from Lord.
2. Masters to act justly.
a) Forbear threatening.
(1) Knowing Christ, the master of EVERYONE is in Heaven.
(2) Knowing Christ is no respect of persons.
QUESTIONS:
1. What does the word "Subjection" mean?
2. A woman's subjection to her husband is like her subjection to whom?
3. In what things are the wives to be subject to their husbands?
4. Give some examples of how a wife can manifest "subjection" towards her husband?
5. What is A husband's "love" for his wife to be like ?
6. What is the Lord's two-
7. How is the "cleansing" of the church like the "new birth"?
8. A husband is to love his wife as he _____________ his _________________ . Why?
9. Does God demand the husband to "cater to" his wife?
10. Where does the "cause" for a man to leave his father and mother originate?
11. What does the expression ,"the two shall become one flesh" mean(cf. I Corinthians 6:16) ?
12. What mystery was Paul speaking about and how does he describe it?
13. According to 5:33, what does the New Covenant say about "polygamy" ?
14. According to 5:33, the wife is to _________________ her husband. What does this mean?
15. What does "obey -
16. Are children to obey their parents even when the parents are not Christians?
17. What does God say about children obeying their parents that some child "experts" refuse to admit as existing as an unchangeable standard?
18. What is the two-
19. Is the honor due parents limited to childhood obedience?
20. What was the original significance of the promise connected with children obeying their parents (cf. Deut. 5:33) ? Does the promise still have application to children today?
21. How can a father provoke his child to "wrath" ?
22. What is "chastening" and "admonition" that a father is responsible for doing to his children?
23. Does the New Testament abolish slavery by Command ?
24. Give three descriptions of what the servant's service unto his master is to be "as":
25. What is "eyeservice" ?
26. What kind of heart and attitude must be behind the servant's service?
27. What gives the servant hope about "rewards" ?
28. What are the "same things" that a master must do toward the slave as the slave toward the master?
29. Who and where is the one who is Master of both the slave and his master?
30. What warning should cause the master to treat his servant equitably?
EPHESIANS -
INTRODUCTION:
How strong are you spiritually? Paul makes us think about the battle we are in with
Devil, and how we must equip ourselves properly to fight and be victorious in the
spiritual warfare we all have entered. May we all determine to equip ourselves with
"the whole armor of God", and "be strong in the Lord."
I. OUR WALK IN CHRIST REGARDING RESISTING SATAN (6:10-
A. Put on Whole Armor of God -
1. Strengthened in the Lord.
2. Strengthened by putting on whole armor
3. Strengthening necessary because enemies are spiritual hosts of wickedness.
B. Put on Whole Armor of God -
1. Girdle of truth
2. Breastplate of righteousness
3. Feet Shod with preparation.
4. Shield of faith
5. Helmet of salvation
6. Sword of the Spirit
C. Put on Whole Armor of God -
1. Pray at all seasons for all saints.
2. Pray for Paul.
a) To Speak making known the mystery of the gospel.
b) To have boldness to preach as he ought speak.
D. Concluding wishes (v.21-
1. Tychicus to offer comforting information of Paul's condition.
2. Peace and love with Faith.
3. Grace be with all them who love with incorruptible love.
QUESTIONS:
1. Is it a sin not to be "strong in the Lord" ?
2. What is it about the Devil that makes putting on the whole armor of God a necessity?
3. Whom do we wrestle against in spiritual warfare?
4. What all must be done before we can "stand" ?
5. What is the "evil day" ?
6. Relate the following pieces of armor with a passage of scripture that emphasizes
the gospel of Christ:
(a) girded with "truth" ______________________
(b) breastplate of "righteousness" ______________________
(c) shod feet with gospel of "peace" ______________________
(d) shield of "faith" ______________________
(e) helmet of "salvation" ______________________
7. What is the "sword of the Spirit" ?
8. What two-
9. How can we be watchful for saints?
10. What is emphasized in the word "prayer"? What is emphasized in the word "supplication"?
11. What did Paul ask his brethren to pray for in regards to his needs?
12. Who was Paul sending to the Ephesians? Why was Paul sending this person?
13. What kind of love for Jesus is the only kind to have?