Blessed Beyond Measure

Ephesians 1:1-14 Blessed Beyond Measure September 3, 2017 Dr. James Pittman Outline for our study Blessed Beyond Measure 1. Chosen by God (1:3-6) 2. Redeemed by the Son (1:7-12) 3. Sealed by the Spirit (1:13-14) Questions to ponder & Study notes • Questions to ponder… • Study Notes: _____________________________________________ 1. According to verse 3 who has God blessed? How _____________________________________________ has He blessed? What kind of “blessings” are they? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2. According to verse 4 what was the basis for God _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ choosing you? When did He choose you? What was _____________________________________________ His purpose in choosing you? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 3. According to verses 7-12 what did God do to carry _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ out (bring to pass) His will of choosing you? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 4. According to verses 13-14 what does God do as a _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ pledge to show you He will keep His promise? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 5. Finally, in verses 3-14, how many times does Paul _____________________________________________ use the phrase “in Him”? Who do you think the phrase “in Him” refers to? Why do you think it is important?