Michelle G

Q4. (Ephesians 6:20) Developing this analogy of an ambassador in a foreign land... What nation has sovereignty over the embassy and its property? The nation where the embassy is. Who does the ambassador represent? They represent there own country/nation. What responsibilities does he or she have? To represent their country/nation. How do these relate to being an ambassador of Christ? Relating to being an ambassador of Christ means we, too, are ambassadors, envoys, emissaries of the Kingdom of God.

Q4. (Ephesians 5:32) In what sense is Christ our Husband as individuals? In the sense that he is our head. As a church? As a church we are the body and he is the head. What are the implications of this for our lives? The implications of this for our lives is that we must submit to him. What does this say about Christ's responsibilities towards us? Christ's responsibilities towards us is one that he provides, care for us.

Q3. (Ephesians 5:28) In what sense is a husband's care for his wife's needs just common sense in taking care of his own needs? It makes common sense if to care for her as his own self because the two are one.... what hurt or helps her will hurt or help him. What is the principle from Genesis 2:24 that underlies this? The two shall become one flesh.

Q2. (Ephesians 5:25-30) Does being head of the wife involve being "boss"? No Why or why not? Head of the wife does not mean being the boss, this would mean a dictatorship. What does being "head" require of a husband? It requires the husband to be the source, the provider, the sustainer, the source of unity, the source of growth and the ruler. What is the example husbands are to follow in headship? As Christ loved the church whom he gave himself up for, whom he was the savior for.

Q1. (Ephesians 5:22-24) Why should a wife submit to her husband? A wife should submit to her husband because it is God's order for the husband to be the head. According to these verses, to what degree is a wife required to submit to a husband who is not a Christian or who is a carnal Christian? A wife must submit to her husband in "everything" regardless if he is a carnal Christian or not a Christian. Does submission mean a wife doesn't verbally disagree? No. She can disagree as long as it is in a loving way. What if there's a conflict with the wife's conscience? If there is a conflict witht he wife's conscience than she can tell him she can't do it and have a good conscience.

Q3. (Ephesians 6:19) Why would Paul request prayer for boldness? Paul was inprison and under great opposition. He request prayer for boldness to remain strong in his faith and the work God purpose him to do. Why is boldness necessary in war? Boldness is necessary so you will be able to stand and stay strong. What is the opposite of boldness? Shy, mild What happens if this is our accustomed life-posture? It will become apart of our very character.

Q2. (Ephesians 6:18b) Why is alertness in prayer vital to success in spiritual warfare? Alertness in prayer is vital to the success in spiritual warfare because there is a spiritual warfare going on. How is perseverance in prayer important to success? Perseverance in prayer is important because it keeps us connected with God, who gives us much strength. Why do we need this exhortation? Prayer keeps us strong.

Q1. (Ephesians 6:18) Why is prayer vital to spiritual warfare? Praying is vital because he brings us closer to God. God is an all knowing God, he sees and knows all things. I find for me prayer activates the inner spirit in me and keeps me focused on Gods Will. I'm able to accomplish and endure all things when I stay constant in him. What does it mean to "pray in the Spirit"? To pray in the "Spirit" means to pray always. Our prayer life shpuld become so consistent and so habitual that it is apart of us.

Q4. (Ephesians 2:6) What does it mean that we are seated with Christ in "the heavenly realms"? What does this say about God's grace? What does this say about our spiritual authority? How should this knowledge affect our prayers and our boldness? To be seated with Christ in "heavenly realms means our union with Christ so that his action is our action, since we are in him. God's grace is more than just of foregiveness in the past put for right now in the present time as we live our lives, transforming ourselves and the live of those around us. vs. 6 helps us to understand that God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him and because of this we have spiritual authority over the enemy Because we already have the victory we should be confident in praying to him, giving him praise, thanking him and ask him to reveal to us our true hope, with our true inheritance and power.

Q3. (Ephesians 1:4-5) In verses 4 and 5, which words describe God's motivation and character? Which verbs describe what has happened to us in Christ? God's motivation and character described in these verses are Mercy and Grace. The verbs made and alive describe what has happened to us in Christ.

Q2. (Ephesians 2:1-3) Few people would knowingly follow Satan. How can people unwittingly follow Satan? In what sense are we responsible for unwitting rebellion against God? How can God, in all fairness, blame us? People unwittingly follow Satan for lack of knowledge of God

Q1. (Ephesians 2:1-3) In what sense are our non-believing friends, neighbors, and relatives "dead"? What's the difference between us and them? If we really believed that they were "dead" and subject to God's "wrath," what would we do? Non-believers have no understanding of who they are and whose they are. They seek to their own understanding. They are slaves to this world and to their sins. However, believers have become saved and understand how great God

Q5. (Ephesians 1:22-23) When we neglect to be an active part of a local congregation, what particular blessings do we miss out on according to Paul in this verse? How do we, by our absence, withhold this blessing from others? We miss out the fullness of Him. Our absence can withol blessing from others that we might have the opportunity to fellowship with and help to encourage, build their faith.....

Q4. (Ephesians 1:20-22) Why do we so often take a "pass" when it comes to spiritual warfare? Why is Christ's exaltation, demonstration of complete victory, and superior rank over all spiritual powers important enough for Paul to mention it to his readers? Why do we tend to feel powerless in the face of spiritual enemies? What was Paul assuring the Ephesians of? What does this encourage us to do? Lack of truly understanding things of the spiritual nature. Because the victory has already taken place. Because of what we can not see. There is power in Jesus and we should be encourage because he has already won the victory for us

Q3. (Ephesians 1:18d) Why are we powerless sometimes? Is it an inadequacy with the source or with our faith? Why do some congregations and movements produce disciples with miracle-believing faith and others produce disciples with wimpy faith? How can this be changed? We are powerless because we don't see it or have enough faith. It is idadequate because of our faith Some congregations trust in His word, believe in His word, have faith in His word, while others can't see the truth. The way to change it is by teaching the word of God for what it really is...the truth.