THE SOUL GARAGE

Wednesday night, we began a 21 day challenge in the book of Ephesians!  It’s not too late to join us.  Check out the link below for the guide or keep reading below.

21 Day Challenge Guide

Day 1: Ephesians 1:1-6

Day 2: Ephesians 1:7-10

Day 3: Ephesians 1:11-14

Instructions:

1. Take a piece of paper and a pencil.
2. Turn the paper horizontally and draw a line down the middle.
3. On the left side, write the Scripture passage out word-for-word.
4. On the right side, write out the questions (see below) and your responses to the questions.

Today’s Scripture

Ephesians 1:11-14

11In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are Godʼs possession—to the praise of his glory.

Questions

• Who is God?
  • What does this passage tell us about God’s character and nature? What is God like?
• What is God – the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit- doing?
  • Note what God is doing in this text.
• Who am I or Who are we?
  • Who or what are we apart from God? Who or what are we because of what God has done for us?
• How will I live?
  • Note how you will live in light of what you have read.
    • Be specific!
    • Finish this sentence, “Because of this truth, I will…”
  • Ask God to reveal
    • Things you need to add to your life
    • Things you need to take away from your life
    • Things you need to change in your life

Share it!

• Share what you have learned with a believing friend
  • Ask them to hold you accountable to your “How will I live” response.
• Share what you have read with a non-believing friend
  • Tell a friend what God has taught you through this challenge.
  • If your friend is interested, this can be a bridge for more spiritual conversations.
  • If your friend is not interested, that’s ok!