Saturday, March 24, 2012

March 24, 2012

Read Ephesians 1-6 (entire letter)

Read the entire letter in one sitting and quickly note the topics that have been important to you.  Why?

Did your reading remind you of a particular topic or biblical principal that you had forgotten?  Explain.
 
What does this teach you about the importance of review?  How does this relate to transformational living?

Friday, March 23, 2012

March 23, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:23-24 (“peace” 1:2, 2:14-17, 4:3, 6:15) (“love” 1:4, 15, 2:4, 3:9, 17-19, 4:2, 15-16, 5:2, 25)

Describe the type of peace Paul refers to throughout Ephesians.  How have you experienced it?

Describe the type of love Paul refers to throughout Ephesians.  How have you experienced it?

Why is it important to ask, “God, how does this apply to my life?”  What can happen when you don’t?

Thursday, March 22, 2012

March 22, 2012

Read Ephesians 2:1-5, 22, 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Titus 3:4-7, Galatians 3:1-3

Explain what biblically and spiritually takes place when someone becomes a Christian.
 
What can happen when we view the work of the Holy Spirit as only a one-time salvation event?

How could this negatively impact your walk with the Lord, your bible study time, and how you pray?

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

March 21, 2012

Read Ephesians 4:1-16, 6:19-22, Hebrews 10:24-25

How does Paul describe the group of Christians in Ephesus?  In what ways does this redefine church?

Describe your close relationships at PCC.  (i.e. who knows your strengths & weaknesses?)

Why is it spiritually dangerous for Christians to be private?  What will you do to grow in this area?

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

March 20, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:19-22, Colossians 4:3, Philippians 1:19, Romans 15:30-32, 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Would you consider yourself a people person?  Why?  How easy is it for you to open up to others? Why?

How would you describe Paul when it comes to being a people person?  Why is this spiritually important?

How often do you ask others to pray for you?  Why?  What steps will you take to follow Paul’s example?

Monday, March 19, 2012

March 19, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:19, Acts 25:1-12, Acts 26:1-32

Can you think of two reasons why Paul doesn’t ask the Ephesians to pray for his release from jail? Explain.

Given that Paul wrote 3-4 New Testament letters in jail, what does this teach you about how God works?

In what way can you trust God in your current situation rather than trying to get out of it?  Pray about it.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

March 17, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:10-18

Describe the five pieces of armor and one weapon in today’s reading and their spiritual implications.

How does Paul relate prayer to the overall discussion? What specific area is the most challenging for you?

Take some time to pray about this area and share it with a friend.

Friday, March 16, 2012

March 16, 2012

Read Ephesians 1:16, 6:18b, 2 Timothy 1:3, John 17:6-26, James 5:14
 
Why does God want us to pray for each other?  How often do you pray for others?  Why?

How does praying for one another have an impact on our spiritual protection and battling the enemy?

Who will you begin to pray for this week?  Who will you ask to pray for you this week?

Thursday, March 15, 2012

March 15, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:18a, Matthew 6:9-13

List the topics Jesus included in the Lord ’s prayer.  How is spiritual protection included?

How does your approach to prayer compare to the Lord’s prayer? What specifically is lacking?

How will you broaden your approach?  Take time to pray using the Lord’s prayer as a model to follow.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

March 14, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:18a, Matthew 6:5-8, Luke 5:15-16

Summarize why Jesus was confronting the Pharisees about prayer.  What was His solution?

How can our approach to prayer limit and impact our connection with God?  Give examples.

What are some ways you can fall into the Pharisee trap?  Take some time now to be honest with God.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

March 13, 2012

Read Ephesians 3:16-19, 5:18, 6:18a, Romans 8:26-27

What does Paul mean when he says to “pray in the Spirit”?  How can this get misinterpreted?

What does this imply about being quiet during times of prayer, topics to pray about, and hearing from God?

How easy is it for you to be quiet when praying?  Why? Take some time right now to quietly listen to God.

Monday, March 12, 2012

March 12, 2012

Read Ephesians 6:18a, Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

What immediately strikes you about Paul’s prayer life?  How does your prayer life compare?  Why? 

How can prayer impact your ability to battle the enemy?  Give examples of how you see this taking place? 

How can a prayer time/location be a help or hindrance? How can you have a more constant prayer life?

Saturday, March 10, 2012

March 10, 2012

Read:  Ephesians 6:17b, Hebrews 5:11-14

What is the author of Hebrews confronting in today’s reading? How is growth being measured?

How do you feel when you reflect back on your spiritual growth in 2011 and your time in God’s word?

Why is this important to do? What can happen when you don’t? What will you do differently in 2012?

Friday, March 9, 2012

March 9, 2012

Read:  Ephesians 6:17b, 1:13, 5:26, Matthew 4:1-11

Describe the three areas where Satan tried to tempt Jesus away from the Father. How did Jesus respond?

What was the result? How was Jesus modeling what it means to use the sword of the Spirit?

What insight can you derive from Matthew 4:6? Why is this important when it comes to bible study?

Thursday, March 8, 2012

March 8, 2012


What is Paul encouraging Timothy to do in order to remain spiritually healthy and live a godly life?

How does this relate to the sword of the Spirit and battling Satan?

How can you apply Paul's encouragement to Timothy in your own life and studying God's word?

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

March 7, 2012


Explain the Parable of the Sower in terms of spiritual warfare and what was taking place.

What does this teach you about Satan’s view of God’s word? Why is this important to understand?

What are the implications of this parable when it comes to you studying God’s word?

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

March 6, 2012

Read:  Ephesians 6:17b, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:20-21

Explain why the bible is more than a history book or ancient document of wisdom literature.

How would you respond to someone who says the bible is just a book written by men?

What has been your experience with being impacted by the bible? Give two examples.

Monday, March 5, 2012

March 5, 2012

Read:  Ephesians 6:17b, Genesis 1:3, Psalm 33:6, John 1:1,14, Revelation 19:15-16

How do words reveal the personality of an individual? Explain John 1:1, 14 in terms of this truth.

Based on today’s reading, what did you learn about the strength and power of God’s word?

How does this encourage you in bible study? How can this help you in spiritual warfare?

Saturday, March 3, 2012

March 3, 2012

Read:  2 Cor. 9:8; Eph. 1:7; 2:7; 2 Pet. 3:18; Psalm 25:6; Eph. 2:4; James 2:13, 1 Pet. 1:3

What do the first four passages have in common?

What do the last four passages have in common?

Reflect on how God has given you these two things throughout your life. Pray about how you can trust Him through your current injustice.

Friday, March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

Read:  1 Peter 2:19-25

What does this passage teach us?

How should this passage adjust your value system?

How can you apply this truth to a current situation?

Thursday, March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012

Read: Psalm 37:1-40

As you read Psalm 37, make notes about things that relate to injustice at the hands of another.

Review your notes and summarize in a few points what you have learned.

Apply these principles to a situation in which you are experiencing an injustice (or past experience) and pray through it.

(Tip: Look for repeated phrases that end in: “in the Lord” or “to the Lord”)