Ephesians Chapter 4 Verse 1 – 3 Paul says that he is a prisoner of the Lord. He tells the Ephesians to walk (live) in a way that honors the Lord. Be humble, gentle, patient, be longsuffering. Longsuffering means be willing to be patient with other people’s faults and weaknesses because of their being human.
Ephesians Chapter 3 Verse 1- 5 Paul says that he is in prison now because of preaching to the Gentiles. The Jewish church leaders who would not accept Jesus wanted Paul to stop preaching to people. Paul knew that God wanted him to preach about Jesus to others—so he kept preaching. The Jews put him
Ephesians Chapter 2 Verse 1 You were “dead” in your sins (trespasses means wrong doing—breaking the law). When we are living in sin we are under God’s anger for sin. His punishment for sin is death. If we live in sin–the Bible says we are “dead in sin”. The forgiveness of God brings us life.
Ephesians Made Easy By Joyce Webb 2009 Introduction Paul wrote this letter to the believers who lived in Ephesus. This place is in the land we now call Turkey. Paul traveled around to different places telling the Gentiles (non-Jews) about Jesus—his death and resurrection. He would stay in one place until there was a group
What Does it Mean for Us to be a Child of God? Introduction: Fathers take care of their children. When we are a child of God, we can rest knowing God will take care of us. Psalms 103: 13 “The Lord is like a Father to his children, tender, and full of compassion to those
The Rapture and The Second Coming By Joyce Webb 2008 The “rapture” talks about the time when Jesus comes in the clouds to catch away the believers. It happens at the end of time for the nations. After the rapture, very terrible things happen here on earth. The time of terrible trouble goes on for
Teaching Your Children to be Christians By Joyce Webb 2006 Outline 1. It’s Your Responsibility 2. Teach Them the Scriptures 3. Pray with Them 4. Help Them Memorize Bible Verses 5. Lead Them in Salvation 6. Teach Them How to Live as a Christian 1. It’s Your Responsibility It is your responsibility
Chapter 22 Verses 1-4 Read the Bible verses. There is a river of the water of life. It is clear as crystal. It comes from the throne of God and of the Lamb which is in the middle of the street. On each side of the river was a tree of life. It had
Chapter 21 Verses 1-8 Read the Bible verses. John then saw a new heaven and a new earth. The old heaven and earth passed away. There is no longer any sea (ocean). Then John saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It was like a “bride” ready for
Chapter 20 Verses 1-3 Read the Bible verses. An angel came from heaven and had the keys to the bottomless pit and a large chain. The dragon, (serpent) Satan, is bound for 1000 years. He is thrown into the bottomless pit. It is sealed shut. He would not tempt anyone for 1000 years. Then he