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Week 3 – Raised from the Death
June 14, 2026
Ephesians 2:1-10

Paul pulls no punches here. The reality is stark: we were completely dead in our sins because of our own choices. We were so lost that we didn’t even realize we were lost, deserving nothing less than the fullness of God's holy anger. "But God..." Two of the most powerful words in all of Scripture. God stepped in and acted. When it came to our salvation, God did all the heavy lifting through Jesus Christ, rescuing us from the scrap pile so that we could become God’s living masterpiece.

When was the last time you rescued, restored, or saved something that someone else was throwing away? What potential did you see in it that others missed

Why do you think people today (and even people in church) try to act like their mistakes and bad habits aren't that big of a deal? What's the danger in pretending we "have it all together" instead of admitting when we are totally lost?

Read Ephesians 2:8. Why is it so important to remind yourself every single day that God's love and forgiveness are a 100% free gift, and not something you have to earn or work for?

Read Ephesians 2:9. Most people think that getting to heaven is like a video game where you score points by being a "good person." How does this verse prove that idea totally wrong? Why is it dangerous to think our own good deeds are enough to save us?

When you look in the mirror, is it hard to believe that God custom-built you as a unique masterpiece? Why or why not?

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Week 2 – Wisdom, Insight and Understanding
June 7, 2026
Ephesians 1:15-23

Like a young singer truly unleashing their voice for the first time, or a Little Leaguer who steps up to the plate with a natural, beautiful Ken Griffey Jr. swing, Paul clearly sees the incredible raw potential in the Ephesian church. They already have a strong faith. They genuinely love people. So, what are they missing? Wisdom, insight, and understanding. Like many of us today, they have the foundation down, but if they could just fully grasp the immense greatness and power of Christ, they would be made completely full and mature.

When was the last time you saw great potential in a person, a team, or a group, even though they completely failed to see it in themselves? What made you notice it?

What do you think are some of the qualities of "a strong faith"? Looking at your own life right now, would you describe your faith as strong, or are you in a season of struggle? Why?

Read Ephesians 1:17–18. Why do you think it was so critical to Paul that they understood this "confident hope"? What does this hope actually looks like in everyday life?

As you read Ephesians 1:19–23, How well do you think that you understand the magnitude and greatness of God’s power for you? What would immediately change in your life if you understood it better?

How are we just like the Christians in Ephesus today? What is one big truth about God's power—or who He says you are—that you know is true, but you find it really hard to actually feel or live out during the week?

Week 1 – Before The World Was Made
May 31, 2026
Ephesians 1:3-11

Sin in the Greek language literally means hamartia—“to miss the mark.” The truth is, we all miss the mark. Every last one of us. Yet even before our fall, God was planning our restoration. Before the foundation of the world, God was already putting a plan into motion to redeem it. So, don’t panic when you face your shortcomings or your temporary problems. God isn't surprised, and God has a plan.

When is the last time you—or someone close to you—had to scramble to come up with a plan to get out of a sticky situation? (Think: running out of gas, a sudden school pickup conflict, or trying to fix something broken at home).

In Ephesians 1:3, Paul says that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing because "we are united with Christ." What do you think it practically means to be united with Him?

Ephesians 1:5 tells us that God prepared in advance for our adoption into God’s own family. What does it mean to you personally to know that you aren't just a servant or a bystander, but an adopted child of God?

Read Ephesians 1:9–11. How would you summarize God’s ultimate, grand plan based on these verses?

If God’s plan is so ancient, loving, and secure, what is currently your greatest obstacle or struggle when it comes to fully trusting that plan for your daily life?