Ephesians 2 Deep Dive

🔑 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 – σῴζω (sōzō) – Strong’s G4982

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

3. Faith – πίστις (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 – συζωοποιέω (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.

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🧠 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 “Before Christ” (vv.1–3) and the other “After Christ” (vv.4–10).

• Reflect on:

  Where do I still live in “Before” habits or beliefs?
  How can I more fully live in the identity and grace of the “After”?

2. Grace Tracker: "Not of Myself"

• Meditate on verses 8–9.

• Make a list titled: “Things I think I have to earn” (approval, love, purpose, etc.).

• One by one, write over each:
  “By grace through faith, not of works.”

• 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 “far off” that God might be calling me to reconcile with in Christ?