SUMMER READING:   EPHESIANS

FAMILY TIME IS THE BEST TIME! 

THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER

THAN BY READING GOD'S WORD! 

LET'S GROW TOGETHER THROUGH

OUR SUMMER STUDY OF EPHESIANS!

***ALL SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE THURSDAY BEFORE LABOR DAY.***

Preschool - 2nd Grade:

Listen to or read Ephesians 6, then draw and label a picture of the armor of God.

*3rd - 5th assignments are listed below. Assignments must be handwritten.

*6th - 12th assignments are listed below. Assignments may be typed or handwritten.

SENTENCE STRUCTURE & VOCABULARY MUST BE APPROPRIATE TO Y0UR GRADE LEVEL.

Ephesians 1:1-14 ~ The Origin & Extent of our Blessings in Christ

1. Introduction (1:1-2)
2. The origin of our blessings from God in Christ (1:3)
3. Listing of the blessings (1:4-14)

Ephesians 1:15-23 ~ God's Power Revealed through Christ

1. Paul prayed for them to know the greatness of God (1:15-17)
2. He prayed for them to know the greatness of their calling (1:18)
3. He wanted tthem to know the greatness of God's power (1:19-23)

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Complete assignment below for week 1.

Ephesians 2:1-22 ~ Salvation: Who, What, and Why?

1. Who? (2:1-5, 11-13)
2. What? (2:1, 4-6, 8-9, 13-14, 17-18)
3. Why? (2:6-7, 9-10, 15-16, 18-22)

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Complete assignment below for week 2.

Ephesians 3:1-13 ~ The Great Mystery Of God Unfolded

1. God's myster hidden for centuries (3:5, 9)
2. Now it has been revealed by the Apostles & Prophets (3:5, 1-4, 7-8)
3. What is it? (3:6, 10-12)
4. Conclusion (3:13)

Ephesians 3:14-21 ~ The Need for Spiritual Maturity

1. Paul's concern for them expressed (3:14-15)
2. ​His request:
   • ​​To be strengthened in the inner man (3:16)
   • That Christ may dwell in your hearts (3:17)
   • That they may be rooted and grounded in love (3:17)
   • That they may be able to comprehend the greattness of the love of Christ (3:18-19)
3. ​His benediction over them (3:20-21)

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Complete assignment below for week 3.

Ephesians 4:1-16 ~ Keeping the Unity of the Faith

1. How? (4:1-3)
2. The basis of Unity (4:4-6)
3. Gifts of God and their purposes (4:7-16)

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Ephesians 4:17-24 ~ The Necessity of the New Man in Christ

1. You are no longer ignorant and blind (4:17-21)
2. Because the Old Man is corrupt (4:22)
3. Because you have been renewed in mind (4:23)
4. Because you have been recreated (4:24)

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Complete assignment below for week 4.

Ephesians 4:25 - 5:20 ~ Precepts for the New Man to Follow

1. Special sins to put away (4:25-5:7)
2. Walk as Children of Light (5:8-14)
3. Walk as Wise men (5:15-20)​

Complete assignment below for week 5.

Ephesians 5:21-6:9 ~ Duties in Household Relations

1. Husband and Wife (5:21-33)
2. Children and Parents (6:1-4)
3. Servant and Masters (6:5-9)

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Ephesians 6:10-24 ~ The Fighting Christian

1. The need for the fight (6:10-12)
2. The Christian's armor (6:13-18)
3. Personal thoughts in conclusion (6:19-24)​

Complete assignment below for week 6.