Sunday School Lesson for August 22

Crossroads Bible Church Sr. High Student Ministry
Sunday School Class Notes
August 22, 2010: Overview of Ephesians (“Identity in Christ”).

Discussion Starter: Watch the movie clip from The Breakfast Club (“The Essay”)

• Why are the students in the room, according to Mr. Vernon?
• What assignment does he give them?
• What do you think is the reasoning behind this assignment? Given the reason Mr. Vernon says they are there, what do you think he hopes to accomplish?

Study:

In Ephesians 1: 17-19, what does Paul pray for them (look for a LIST)?


In Ephesians 2: 1—3, what were they?

In Ephesians 2: 4—10, what are they now?



In Ephesians 3: 14—19, what is the result in Paul’s personal experience given what he is now?



In Ephesians 4: 1—3, “therefore,” what are we to do? What are some examples of this?


In Ephesians 4: 11—16, what is one component of accomplishing this?



In Ephesians 5: 1—2, “therefore,” what are we to do? What are some examples of this in vv. 3—6, 15—21?

In Ephesians 5: 22—6: 9, what should this reality affect?

In Ephesians 6: 13—16, “therefore,” what are we to do (look for the LIST)?



Applications to our lives: