Praise the God Who Blesses and Chooses

Discussion Questions:Scripture Memory:Our church-wide scripture memory this year will be selected passages from Ephesians. This is a great opportunity to dive deep into the goodness God has for us from Paul’s letter. Sermon Overview:The main idea of this week’s sermon was to praise God because of His complete blessing and unconditional choice of His people. Digging Deeper:   Brett highlighted three themes in Ephesians 1:1-2 that show up throughout the letter. What are they? How would you describe them? Verse 3 says that those who are in Christ have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. What does this mean?  Verses 4-6 unpack how God has chosen unconditionally and purposefully. According to these verses: When did God choose his people? Why did God choose his people?What purpose did God choose his people? Verse 5 describes being “adopted as sons.” If you’re a follower of Jesus, how does it land on you that you’re a child of God? If you’re not a follower of Jesus, what do you think of this concept?  Take It Home: What might it look like practically for us to grow in praising God in our day-to-day lives for his blessings to us and for the fact that he has chosen us in Christ?  What is one thing you want to take away, remember, do, or change in light of this week’s sermon and discussion?Prayer Requests:_____________________________Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532