Ephesians 2 Deep Dive
š 8 Word Deep Dive Suggestions (Greek with Strongās)
Choose TWO words to focus on:
Grace ā ĻάĻĪ¹Ļ (charis) ā Strongās G5485
Godās unmerited favor; a core theme in the salvation message.
Saved ā Ļįæ“Ī¶Ļ (sÅzÅ) ā Strongās G4982
To rescue, deliver, or make wholeāexplore its full implications spiritually and eternally.
Faith ā ĻĪÆĻĻĪ¹Ļ (pistis) ā Strongās G4102
A firm conviction or trust in Godāhow it's the channel, not the cause, of salvation.
Workmanship ā Ļοίημα (poiÄma) ā Strongās G4161
A masterpiece or handiworkāGodās intentional creative act in believers.
Walked ā ĻεĻιĻαĻĪĻ (peripateÅ) ā Strongās G4043
To conduct oneself or live out dailyāused both negatively (v.2) and positively (v.10).
Made Alive ā ĻĻ Ī¶ĻĪæĻοιĪĻ (syzÅopoieÅ) ā Strongās G4806
To make alive together withāused for spiritual resurrection.
Peace ā εἰĻήνη (eirÄnÄ) ā Strongās G1515
More than calmāitās wholeness, reconciliation, and harmony through Christ.
Foundation ā θεμĪĪ»Ī¹ĪæĻ (themelios) ā Strongās G2310
A metaphor for secure spiritual structure, especially regarding apostles and prophets.
š§ 3 Reflective Exercises for Ephesians 2
Choose at least ONE exercise to do:
1. Before & After Chart
Draw a two-column table.
Label one column āBefore Christā (vv.1ā3) and the other āAfter Christā (vv.4ā10).
Reflect on:
Where do I still live in āBeforeā habits or beliefs?
How can I more fully live in the identity and grace of the āAfterā?
2. Grace Tracker: "Not of Myself"
Meditate on verses 8ā9.
Make a list titled: āThings I think I have to earnā (approval, love, purpose, etc.).
One by one, write over each:
āBy grace through faith, not of works.āReflect:
Where have I replaced grace with performance? How can I rest more in Godās finished work?
3. Unity Mapping: From Foreigners to Family
Read verses 11ā22 slowly.
Map out the progression from:
Strangers ā Citizens ā Family ā Dwelling place
Reflect:
What does it mean that I am part of God's household?
Who in my life still feels āfar offā that God might be calling me to reconcile with in Christ?