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Session 6 Video

If Jesus is Lord of all, why does his appointed apostle suffer so much?

Session 6

Proof #3: Spread Through Suffering (3:1-21)

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/BZx7pQNTYJL/voLfKSIAxvf/Ephesians (Michael DeFazio) 2018.pdf?dt=1661521604121

In this series, Michael DeFazio (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) will walk through the book of Ephesians, explaining how this unique expression of the gospel shows peace through grace. This study will also encourage you to move from division to unity as the body of Christ. 

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**Opening Thoughts**

- Let’s review:

  - Intro (1:1-2)

  - Prelude (1:3-14)

  - Prayer and Thesis (1:15-21)

  - Proof #1: Death to Life

  - Proof #2: Division to Peace

- Problem! If Jesus is Lord of all, why does his appointed apostle suffer so much?

**Ephesians 3:1-13**

- Paul’s exposition of his ministry is bracketed by hardship.

- But this doesn’t negate God calling him into ministry. It reinforces it.

  - Comes by grace… 

  - “Look in the mirror!”

- The church manifests God’s wisdom before the watching universe.

**Only thing left to do? Pray. (3:14-21)**

**Questions for Reflection and Discussion:**

- What kind of people do you personally find most impressive? Why?

- What have you learned so far from this study of Ephesians?

- How much does it bother you that most of the world doesn’t find Christianity impressive? To what extent has the marginalization of the church made you question your faith?

- How does Paul’s situation actually help to prove the power of Jesus?

- How might this “power in weakness” dynamic help you see your life story differently?



Session 6: Proof #3: Spread Through Suffering (3:1-21)

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