Stand Firm: Identity, Church, and Spiritual Armor in Ephesians

Youth dive into the doxology of Ephesians 1, uncovering the triune work of salvation: chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Youth study Paul's apostolic prayer in Ephesians 1, asking for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to know the hope of his calling, the riches of his inheritance, and his incomparable power.

Youth dissect Ephesians 2:1 to 2:10, contrasting humanity's spiritual death in sin with God's rich mercy, discovering salvation by grace alone through faith alone, designed for good works.

Youth study Ephesians 2:11 to 2:22, discovering how Jesus reconciled Jews and Gentiles, tearing down the dividing wall of hostility through the cross to create one new family of God.

Youth study Ephesians 3, learning Paul's stewardship of the mystery of Christ, and praying his profound prayer to comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love.

Youth study Ephesians 4:1 to 4:16, learning how to walk worthy of our calling in humility, maintain the unity of the Spirit, and exercise diverse spiritual gifts so the body matures into Christ.

Youth study Ephesians 4:17 to 4:32, learning how to take off the old self corrupted by deceitful desires, be renewed in the spirit of our minds, and put on the new self in true righteousness and holiness.

Youth study Ephesians 5:1 to 5:20, learning to be imitators of God, exposing the darkness through lives of holy light, making the best use of time, and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit.

Youth study Ephesians 5:21 to 6:9, learning how mutual submission in the fear of Christ transforms marriage, family dynamics between parents and children, and integrity in the workplace.

Youth conclude Ephesians studying spiritual warfare in Ephesians 6:10 to 6:24, examining each piece of the whole armor of God to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.