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EphesiansLesson 1
Acts 19:1-20:2 Setting• Ephesus had one of the 7 wonders of the world:
The Temple of Artemis/Diana• Ephesus was a major city in Asia (Now Turkey)• Major Seaport • Many local merchants made their living from items
related to idol worship• Ephesus was a city of magic and evil spirits
Chronology of main events• Contrast between the Holy Spirit and the evil spirits• Paul took the gospel to Ephesus and upset idolatry• Paul began at the synagogue but ended up at a
Gentile school: School of Tyrannus • Paul was there for over 2 years• ALL in Asia heard the gospel• People of Ephesus believed and their lives changed• Those who had practiced magic burned their books• Demetrius caused a disturbance• Paul left for Macedonia and then Greece• Lives were changed because of Paul’s presence
Ephesians and Paul• Written by Paul: an apostle by God’s will• To the faithful saints who are at Ephesus• Paul had heard they were faithful• Paul prayed for them• Paul was a prisoner for 2 years, probably in Rome• He had written to them previously (3:4)• Called to preach to the Gentiles (3:8)• He wanted them to understand the mystery, Jew and
Gentile in one body, both having access in one Spirit to the Father (2:18)
Ephesians and recipients• Believed the gospel and were sealed with the Holy
Spirit (1:13)• Formerly lived under the influence of the prince of
the power of the air (2:1-2)• They were Gentiles (2:11)• Formerly separate from Christ (2:12)• Now, one body with Jewish believers (2:16)• Were not to walk the way they used to (4:17)
Ephesians Chapter Themes• Chapter 1 Who we are in Christ
Blessings and riches in Him
The mystery of His will
Our Inheritance
Christ’s authority• Chapter 2 Saved by grace/not by works
Jew and Gentile in the church
Both have access to the Father• Chapter 3 Insight into the mystery of Christ
Unfathomable riches of Christ
Ephesians Chapter Themes• Chapter 4 Walk in a Manner Worthy
Spiritual Gifts• Chapter 5 Walk in love, Light, be wise
Husbands and Wives
Christ and the Church
Slaves and Masters• Chapter 6 Children/fathers,
slaves/masters
Armor of God
Pray and pray for ME (Paul)
Tychicus
Possible Book Themes• Stand Firm• Walk in a Manner Worthy• Put on God’s Armor• The Mystery of Christ• Jew and Gentile now One