Ephesians 2:1-10 – Dead or Alive

Sermon Series: Ephesians – Unity in Christ

Message 3: Dead or Alive

Ephesians 2:1-10 

March 6, 2022

Lombard Bible Church

YOUR OWN SERMON NOTES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. When is a time from your life you felt truly alive, a wonderful moment of joy?
2. In Ephesians 2, the Apostle Paul reminds the church that they are truly alive through the work of Jesus in them. Read Ephesians 2:1-10. What’s something you find interesting or a question you have from the Scripture? 
3. Read Ephesians 2:1. Why might Paul choose to describe our state without Christ in such morbid terms? Think of as many reasons as you can. 
4. Read Ephesians 2:4-10. The Apostle Paul uses numerous terms to describe things God has already done for believers: He has already made us alive with Christ (Eph 2:5), raised us up with Christ (Eph 2:6), seated us with Him (Eph 2:6), saved us (Eph 2:8), and created us in Christ (Eph 2:10). Why might Paul choose to describe our current state with Christ in such positive terms? Think of as many reasons as you can. 
5. Galatians 5:19-25 describes the contrast between someone who was spiritually dead with someone who is spiritually alive through the power of God working in them. Take time to read this passage prayerfully and individually. Consider: “Am I letting the power of the Spirit of God work in every area of my life? Does my life show that I am alive in Christ?” Silently meditate, pray, confess, and submit yourself to the Spirit of God. 
6. Partner up & ask “Would you like to share any insights from our Galatians 5:19-25 meditation or our discussion tonight?” Pray for each other.