Key Points:
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Key Themes:
o Paul exhorts the Ephesians not be discouraged at his suffering (13)
o Paul reminds the Ephesians that he suffers because he proclaims the gospel (13)
o Paul reminds the Ephesians of God's Sovereignty (14-16)
o Paul asks God to supply the Ephesians with the power of the Holy Spirit (16-17)
o Paul reminds the Ephesians that growth in love for others and confidence in God's grace comes from the foundation of faith in Christ.(17-19)
o Paul reminds the Ephesians that God's love demonstrated through the Messiah's sacrifice bring glory to Himself through the Church and Jesus Christ. (20-21)
Reflective Questions:
1. Why does Paul tell the Ephesians not to be discouraged at his suffering? (13)
a. How does Paul's suffering bring glory to the Ephesians? (13)
b. How does Paul's statement about suffering shape your perspective on suffering you might endure as a Christian?
c. How do you determine if you are suffering as a Christian or just suffering because you make poor decisions?
2. What is Paul communicating about God in vs 14-16?
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