OCTOBER 26, 2025 STUDY GUIDE
Contagious: His Grace is Amazing!
Ephesians 2:1-10
As you open God's Word, read Ephesians 2:1-10. The Holy Spirit led Paul to write the Book of Ephesians. It's a theological masterpiece.
One theme that leaps off the pages of God's Word is His grace. God's grace is amazing and matchless. You don't deserve His grace, nor can you earn it. Grace is God's unmerited favor and a gift to you.
Pause for a moment and thank God for His amazing grace!
A few questions this week focus on your life before Jesus. Your study group needs to be a safe place to share. As the Holy Spirit leads, share how the grace of God has changed and is changing your life. Always remember, the Hero of your story is Jesus, not yourself. Your story is powerful. May the Lord use your witness!
Paul loved God's people at Ephesus. He pastored them, discipled them, and protected them. Paul lived his life on mission and with purpose. Do you love God's people? Are you living out God's mission and purpose for your life?
What did Paul want God's people at Ephesus to know and do?
1. Remember Life Before Jesus (Eph. 2:1-3). Paul never lost sight of his life before Jesus. What does the phrase "dead in the trespasses and sins" mean? The Bible uses three words for death: physical, spiritual, and eternal. Physical death is a reality in life. Apart from Jesus Christ, every person is dead spiritually. The final death is eternal. This happens when a person dies without Jesus. What do you remember about your life before Jesus?
2. Celebrate Life with Jesus (Eph. 2:4-9). Paul rejoiced that Jesus changed his life. He was alive in Christ. Paul used two powerful words then, and they're still relevant today. He said, "But God!" Can you name other places in the Bible where those two words are used? Take a few minutes and talk about the following words: mercy, love, grace, and faith. What does it look like for you to celebrate life with Jesus?
3. Live Life for Jesus (Eph. 2:10). Paul testified that salvation wasn't the end. Jesus saved him and left him on earth for a reason, a divine agenda. Paul talked about being "God's workmanship." What do those two words mean? As you experience God's grace, He saved you to serve. You've been redeemed, left on this earth, and given the Holy Spirit for a holy assignment. God desires to use you. How are you living your life for Jesus?
In your study group, take time now to discuss these three spiritual realities of grace. You can share stories about each one as the Lord leads.
Saving Grace (You're saved by God's grace)
Equipping Grace (You serve in ministry by God's grace)
Sustaining Grace (You survive (and thrive) in the storms of life by God's grace)
Here are three final relevant questions to discuss:
1. How has "being saved" changed your life?
2. What does "celebration" look like for a Christian?
3. How can you "see yourself" as God sees you?
You're being prayed for this week. Our pastor will deal with many relevant sermon topics throughout this series. We hope you'll join us for every sermon and worship gathering.
If you're able, please comment to us, and let us know what God is doing in and through your life.
We hope to worship with you this weekend.
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