Here is the DT packet for November 5-10th, 2012: DT_Eph1-2a_Nov5-Nov10_2012_v3
Here is the DT Packet for December 3rd – 8th, 2012 on Ephesians: 1. DT_Eph6_Dec3-Dec8_2012
Submitted by Sieun C. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 6:18-24 What was Apostle Paul’s view of prayer? After explaining that we have armor as Christians to fight against the devil’s schemes (6:11-17), Paul says to pray at all times in the Spirit. Prayer was another weapon and armor needed in order to stand strong in [...]
Submitted by Jenny H. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 6:14-17 How would a soldier in an ancient battlefield have viewed each piece of his armor? List and reflect on each item of the “whole armor of God” (cf. Ephesians 6:11) with a sense of personal appreciation for the value of each one. Is there a [...]
Submitted by Nelson W. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 6:10-14 Notice the balance between human action and God’s provision – i.e., what we are called to do, and what God will do for us. In what ways have I had to be “strong in the Lord”? God provides us with so many blessings. He has [...]
Submitted by James K. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 6:5-8 Reflect on the charge to servants. Note the perspective and heart shift that the gospel makes possible in this context. What would have been the impact of such a shift in how servants viewed themselves and their work? The perspective change for a servant would be significant, [...]
Submitted by Jin K. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 6:1-3, 5-8 Consider the prominent place of the command for children to obey and honor their parents. What would be the heart of God behind this command? The heart of God behind this is to create a posture of submission. After all, since birth, children do [...]
Here is the DT Packet for November 26th – December 1st, 2012: 1. DT_Eph5b_Nov26-Dec1_2012_
Submitted by Wilson F. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 5:22-33 How are husbands and wives to relate to each other? Recalling yesterday’s DT passage, the general principle is mutual submission: “…submitting one another out of reverence for Christ” (v. 21). From today’s DT passage, we read that wives are to submit in everything to their own [...]
Submitted by Florence T. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Ephesians 5:15-17 Note the parallel between v. 10 and v. 17. Given the responsibilities outlined in between these two verses, how does this inform the Christian’s “best use” of time? V10 …and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. V17 Therefore do not be foolish, [...]