On Sunday, we covered a LOT of ground. What did you think about that.. Was it easy enough to digest? Was it too much? What did you think?
Ephesians 1:10-11 (NLT)
And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.”
What do you think it means for everything to be brought under the authority of Christ?
How does this shape the way we see history, the future, and even current events?
According to this passage, how does God’s plan include you personally?
How does being chosen in advance and united with Christ shape your identity and purpose?
3What are some practical ways a life under Christ’s authority might look different from one lived for self
Can you think of habits, priorities, or attitudes that reflect submission to Him?
Are there specific areas of your life—like time, money, relationships, career, or thought life—that are not yet fully under Jesus’ authority?
What do those areas reveal about where you place your trust or sense of control?
Why do you think we sometimes resist God’s authority, even when we believe He is good?
How does pride, fear, or the influence of the world play into that?
Ephesians 1:11 (NLT)
Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
God is making everything work out according to His plan. How does this give you hope or challenge your thinking in hard seasons?
How can this truth reshape your approach to disappointments or uncertainty?
Ephesians 3:10–11 (NLT)
God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
If God is using the Church to accomplish His great plan, how might your role in the Church help bring His plan to life?
What unique contribution could your life make to show Christ’s authority?
If judgment day is when the world sees God’s perfect justice and mercy on display, how should that influence how we live today?
What does it look like to live with eternity in mind?
Ephesians 2:7 (NLT)
So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
How does this affect your sense of mission and responsibility?
How can your daily life—your choices, attitudes, and words—point to His worthiness?
What is one practical step you can take this week to bring an area of your life more fully under Christ’s authority?
Is there something to surrender, confess, prioritize, or act on?