Icebreaker:
1- What’s the last big thing you prayed for? If it’s been answered, what was the result?
In Ephesians 3:1 Paul begins a prayer, but pauses to discuss God’s plan of salvation. Let’s see why he paused.
READ Eph. 3:2-5
2- Has God ever given you a gift to use for the good of others? If so, how did you use that?
3- What are some “mysteries” that you don’t understand about the Bible or Christianity?
Leader Note: If there are some real struggles and questions, write them down and send them to matthew@discoverrevo.com. We can address those questions corporately.
READ Eph. 3:6-7
4- What is the mystery that Paul was talking about? Why was that such a big deal in the first century when Paul was writing?
5- How can this realization apply to your life?
READ Eph. 3:8-13
6- Paul was given a big task, but had a humble view of himself. Do you tend to struggle with overconfidence or underconfidence? Why?
7- When you pray would you describe your demeanor as bold and confident like verse 12? Why or why not? What do you think it looks like to boldly and confidently pray?
In verse 14, Paul picks up his prayer again that he started in verse 1.
Read Eph. 3:14-19
8- What do you think it means to be rooted and grounded in love in your life?
9- Have you ever experienced the love of Jesus like Paul asks for in verse 18-19
READ Eph. 3:20-21
10- What are some areas in your life where you want to see God move “exceedingly and abundantly”?
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