Apr, 2011 as an entire group, our middle school youth group will be working through the book of ephesians. The ephesians adult study contains 21 lessons, so the youth study does not match up to the adult study lessonbylesson. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant. He has saved us through his amazing grace, adopted us into his family so that we can carry out his critical mission. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. She is the bride of christ and a soldier fighting demonic forces. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians to help them grasp gods great plan for the church. Lets study the letter of ephesians together with the bible teachers guide. My 6th grade girls are struggling with understanding it. Each contains interactive activities and printable lessons. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the. Anyone is free to reproduce this material and distribute it, but it may not be sold under any circumstances whatsoever.
In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36. Specific focus on how modern society has corrupted christian perspectives is included. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Shield of faith lindas bible study the full armor of god. This is the first command that has a promise with it. Youth is the best season for communicating knowledge. Free readytoteach youth bible study lessons armor of god lessons.
A close look at ephesians for youth versebyverse inductive bible study. Use these free printable lessons for preschool to elementary kidsperfect for vbs, sunday school, childrens ministry, or homeschoolfamily devotions. It is plain that this is pauls emphasis in ephesians 6. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Its in the new testament, just after galatians and before philippians. It is visual and has immediate, real world applications for them. We know that we get many christian youth workers reading our posts though, so we want to provide resources specifically tailored for them. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. Firefighters for christ has made available free cdroms of all of the. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main teaching he wants the students to get and application how he wants the students to apply the scripture to life, in inductive bible study we study. We are instructed to use this amazing power to pray for believers everywhere. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed, conservative, evangelical perspective that upholds the historic fundamentals of the christian faith. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
This series on ephesians contains nine studies which take you progressively through pauls impactive letter to the church at ephesus. Ephesians 6 icb children and parents bible gateway. They have been made available by the childrens ministry of calvary chapel of costa mesa, under the following license. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. The more the church grows in her understanding of gods great purpose for her, the more she will live it out and display his glory. You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. The free youth work session plan ideas we provide on thursdays are often tailored more towards nonfaith based organizations. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. Teacher, to begin the study, find the best reader available. Has it ever dawned on you that nothing has ever dawned on god. A great textual study for those who want to go deep into gods word.
Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. Free downloads for youth pastors, small group leaders, etc. Armor of god for kids bible lesson plans from ephesians 6. We also learn when we become christians we are not who we used to be and we are filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. History clearly shows that israel did neglect teaching and obeying gods laws as given in deuteronomy 6 and they suffered the tragic results. In this final chapter we also learn how to put on the armor of god to withstand the devils attacks. Oct 17, 2016 the armor of god ephesians 6 sunday school lesson resource duration.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest in terms of word count only 6 chapters and 155 verses it is perhaps its most applicable to todays culture. He describes the church as seated in the heavenly realms in christ. Teaching youth religious values united church of god. I love your study for chapter 1 and i think it will really help them to see the bigger ideas. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. This book is also available for purchase here on amazon.
Notice that we need to wear the full armor of god ephesians 6. Youth, today commit to being obedient to your heavenly father and your earthly parents. These worksheets were not produced by joyful meditations ministries. Youth group lessons on ephesians ministry to youth. Masterpiece junior high youth group lesson on ephesians. He exhorts and directs christians how to behave themselves in the spiritual warfare with the enemies of their souls. They offer opportunities for spiritual growth and learning for students ages 614 under 10 may need help on homework.
Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus and. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. He knew before the world began that his people would face hardship, so he gave us his word. There are lots of good teaching in this short book. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters v. Teaching videos from the author as a trusted voice in every group session. Ephesians 6 international childrens bible icb children and parents. Our church would love to use the remaining ephesians bible study for teens. Armor of god lesson for young people youth workin it. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. Once everyone has time to find it, have a student read ephesians 2.
Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. The verses previously cited in deuteronomy and ephesians clearly show that god expects parents to teach their children his religious values. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. May 16, 2016 the armor of god is a great passage of scripture to teach to children. We know that we get many christian youth workers reading our posts though, so we want to provide resources specifically tailored for them too. Joy of living youth studies are reproducible for the use of the purchasers group only. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Our enemy is not the people around us, not even the ones that try to hurt us. It is your deliverance from the pit of hell whose grip of sin upon you has been broken.
Study pages commentary and explanations for all chapters in ephesians scripture marking guide for kids. Beginning to study ephesians by the inductive method. Ten free youth bible study lessons focused on each piece of the armor of god including lessons on gods call to timothy, jesus is our hero, satan is the enemy and a lesson on how to pray. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Youth grants provides a collection of resources on philanthropic and government support of youth development. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. September 30 october book of ephesians study and teaching helps. Perhaps the most contemporary book in the new testament, ephesians offers practical answers to basic questions about the christian life and our identity in christ. Here you will learn about the sheer greatness and wonder of your salvation, of gods immeasurable grace, of christian unity in christ, of the lifestyle appropriate for those who are gods wellloved children, and of the total adequacy of christ to protect. God gives the christian a glorious standing to maintain by faith and spiritual warfare. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Book of ephesians chapter six chapter six teaches us how to honor our parents and how we should interact with our employers.
Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. All of these pieces are linked with one another, and they are all ours because god gave his son for us. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. It is in the second chapter of the first book of kings, and the nineteenth verse. This kit is packed with options for all ages so that you can use the items that best fit your needs and the needs of those you teach. Armour of god from ephesians 6 can use the templates to help us learn the memory verse. You are free to believe the gospel, to glorify god in truth, to live in righteousness and faith. I was doing some research on the book of ephesians to lead a youth bible study over the summer.
Jun 21, 2012 this weeks youth work session plan is based on the armor of god from ephesians 6. We do the lords work and stand against every hint of spiritual opposition. So to put on the belt of truth means not just to read the bible regularly, but to consciously recall and focus on what the bible tells us about jesus and what jesus has given us col. The detailed teaching of spiritual warfare in this passage presents two essential components.
Parents, today commit to striving to be the parent god intended for you to be. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. This weeks youth work session plan is based on the armor of god from ephesians 6. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. This kit has all of the below, which will be best for you. In addition to the divine beauty and power we find in ephesians, this epistle also provides pauls most direct address about the life that emerges from a disciple of jesus. The last 5 weeks we have been learning about the blessings believers have and how a believer should walk live their lives as a believer spends time daily with god by reading and studying his word, listening to good bible teaching and obeying god they will used by god. He calls many of these insights mysteriestruths not fully revealed to past generations, but now fully revealed to us. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main teaching he wants the students to get and application how he wants the students to apply the scripture to. Pauls most eloquent teaching on gods plan of salvation and life in the body of christ. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. This sixsession study will help students better understand both the importance of finding identity in christ, and the relationship between our spiritual adoption and our daily.
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