Ephesians 2 Deep Dive

šŸ”‘ 8 Word Deep Dive Suggestions (Greek with Strong’s)

Choose TWO words to focus on:

  1. Grace – χάρις (charis) – Strong’s G5485

    • God’s unmerited favor; a core theme in the salvation message.

  2. Saved – Ļƒįæ“Ī¶Ļ‰ (sōzō) – Strong’s G4982

    • To rescue, deliver, or make whole—explore its full implications spiritually and eternally.

  3. Faith – Ļ€ĪÆĻƒĻ„Ī¹Ļ‚ (pistis) – Strong’s G4102

    • A firm conviction or trust in God—how it's the channel, not the cause, of salvation.

  4. Workmanship – ποίημα (poiēma) – Strong’s G4161

    • A masterpiece or handiwork—God’s intentional creative act in believers.

  5. Walked – περιπατέω (peripateō) – Strong’s G4043

    • To conduct oneself or live out daily—used both negatively (v.2) and positively (v.10).

  6. Made Alive – ĻƒĻ…Ī¶Ļ‰ĪæĻ€ĪæĪ¹Ī­Ļ‰ (syzōopoieō) – Strong’s G4806

    • To make alive together with—used for spiritual resurrection.

  7. Peace – εἰρήνη (eirēnē) – Strong’s G1515

    • More than calm—it’s wholeness, reconciliation, and harmony through Christ.

  8. Foundation – θεμέλιος (themelios) – Strong’s G2310

    • A metaphor for secure spiritual structure, especially regarding apostles and prophets.


🧠 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 ā€œBefore Christā€ (vv.1–3) and the other ā€œAfter Christā€ (vv.4–10).

  • Reflect on:

    Where do I still live in ā€œBeforeā€ habits or beliefs?
    How can I more fully live in the identity and grace of the ā€œAfterā€?

2. Grace Tracker: "Not of Myself"

  • Meditate on verses 8–9.

  • Make a list titled: ā€œThings I think I have to earnā€ (approval, love, purpose, etc.).

  • One by one, write over each:
    ā€œBy grace through faith, not of works.ā€

  • Reflect:

    Where have I replaced grace with performance? How can I rest more in God’s finished work?

3. Unity Mapping: From Foreigners to Family

  • Read verses 11–22 slowly.

  • Map out the progression from:

    • Strangers → Citizens → Family → Dwelling place

  • Reflect:

    What does it mean that I am part of God's household?
    Who in my life still feels ā€œfar offā€ that God might be calling me to reconcile with in Christ?

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