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Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

1. The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)
   1. The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2)
   2. The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14)
      NB: Verses 3-14 are one long, involved sentence
      The main clause is 1:3aNB: The Trinity (vv. 3, 7, 13)
      What did each do?

      NB: The repeated phrase, “to the praise of the (His) glory” (vv. 6, 12, 14)

      1. The work of the Father (Ephesians 1:3-6)
         1. The statement of praise (Ephesians 1:3a)
            “Blessed”
            “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”
         2. He “has blessed us” (Ephesians 1:3b)
            “with every spiritual blessing”
            “in the heavenly places”
            “in Christ”
         3. “He chose us” (Ephesians 1:4)
            NB: The verb
            “in Him”
            “before the foundation of the world”
            NB: The purpose

Conclusion and application