Welcome to the Third Quarter of 2023 studying the Bible.

The book of Ephesians does show us “How to Follow Jesus in Trying Times”: 
Hymn 623 – I Will Follow Thee, My Saviour, so that our actions will always speak louder than our words.

May we all be like Paul, and be ready to 
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378  as we are in these last days of earth’s history. It will be wise to choose to be
Watchman, Blow The Gospel Trumpet – Hymn 368 and not worship the deities as did those in Artemis, but rather: 
Hymn 83 – O Worship The King and 
Hymn 6 – O Worship The Lord.

A closing statement on Monday does tell us to 
Watch, Ye Saints – Hymn 598.

May we be like those who were faithful in Ephesus (Wednesday): 
For All The Saints – Hymn 421 and always 
Praise The Lord – Hymn 1 along with our prayer time: 
Hymn 478 – Sweet Hour Of Prayer.

Just as Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is “A Christ-Saturated Letter”, may we rejoice and sing
Christ for the World – Hymn 370 because 
Christ Is Coming – Hymn 201. Therefore we need to be Christ-centred, Christ-like which equals Christian. This will give us courage to 
Lift Him Up – Hymn 371

So, dear people, be encouraged to go forward and
“Lift up the trumpet and loud let it ring, Jesus IS coming again” – Hymn 213.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Key Thought: The book of Ephesians was written to cope with the influence of the magic of sinister powers. Paul points to Christ as the one with superior strength.
July 1, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Acts 19:13-20.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What strange event leads to reverence for the Lord Jesus in Ephesus?
3. Personal Application: What powers or authorities are active in tempting believers to honor and respect them rather than loyalty to Christ? Share your thoughts..
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why did they burn their own books? Why didn’t they sell them and get some money for them at least?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Acts 19:21 – 20:1.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What lesson can we learn from this story about Artemis?
3. Personal Application: What were Paul’s concerns with the elders of the Ephesus church? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What would Paul warn about our church today and why?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:1,2 Ephesians 6:21-24.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How does Paul worry about the effect his imprisonment would have on believers in Ephesus?
3. Personal Application: If we face adversity or trouble for ourselves or our leaders, how can we cling to hope for the future? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “I thought when we acfcepted Christ that He would protect us and keep us from evil and diasater. So when things don’t go right, how are we to believe God is with us and watching over us?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:9,10.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why is God’s will in bringing together in one all things in one called a mystery?
3. Personal Application: How can we work in concert with God’s plan to draw together a transnational, multilingual, cross cultural community? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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