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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 7, Day 5: Ephesians 4

by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Ephesians 4

Paul gives great advice here, urging believers to live a life worthy of God’s calling. Christ gave himself teachers to equip the people for his works to build up the body of Christ. He urges believers to put on their new self, which was created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Forgive one another as Christ has forgiven you.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 7, Day 5: Ephesians 4

12) We must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.  Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

13a) This means to get rid of our old ways (our sinful nature) and live like Christ (holy and true).

b) I try each day to be like Christ in how I behave and treat others.

14a) The Holy Spirit has challenged me each and every day by testing me with others so that I can treat others like Jesus. In all of my relationships, including with my spouse, I am tested to never go to bed angry and to build others up continually.

b) I believe He is bringing people to church to help them grow in Christ and lift others up, too.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 7, Day 5: Ephesians 4

Such a classic passage! Always a great reminder on how to live.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 7, Day 5: Ephesians 4

Paul calls for unity for God’s people. He next explains a worthy character, which is humble and forgiving.

We are all one body and one Spirit (the church). God in His grace gave spiritual gifts to leaders of the church for our benefit. Jesus appointed these people (apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors and teachers) to lead us and equip us for God’s ministry/work to strengthen us.

The goal is for all of us to come to faith in Jesus and for all of us to grow in the knowledge of the Son of God.

Not understanding is a heart problem when we don’t truly have Jesus.

We are a new creation in Christ Jesus, righteous and holy. The old man rebels against God. We must set our minds on Jesus.

We must tell the truth, not be angry, not steal, watch our tongue, not grieve the Holy Spirit, not be bitter, be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 7, Day 5: John 5:40-47

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

SUMMARY OF JOHN 5:40-47

The religious leaders refused to come to Jesus. They do not have the love of God in their hearts. They accept and seek glory form other, but they don’t seek the glory that comes from God.

Moses is their accuser. They don’t believe Moses because Moses wrote about Jesus and they don’t believe him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 7, Day 5: John 5:40-47

13a) The religious leaders could have believed in Jesus. But it was by choice that they would not come to him. They did not have the love of God in their hearts (aka they were unbelievers).

b) For them to accept Jesus into their hearts.

14) We need to believe in Jesus and have God in our hearts. It’s a choice.

15) Because God and Jesus are the same. They are inextricably intertwined as part of the Trinity. If you reject one, you reject both.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 7, Day 5: John 5:40-47

I love the emphasis on free will. Belief is a choice.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 7, Day 5: John 5:40-47

The religious leaders did not believe all of the overwhelming testimonies before them (John the Baptist, his works, Scripture, and God), so they would not believe Jesus’ word either.

They did not love or honor God.

If another comes (the Anti-Christ), they would embrace him instead.

The religious leaders cared only about honor from others. Their pride got in the way.

Moses wrote about Jesus (Deuteronomy 18:15), and the leaders still rejected him when he came. Therefore, the religious leaders don’t believe Moses, either.

The testimony was overwhelming, and the religious leaders still did not believe. Very sad, indeed.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 7, Day 5: 2 Chronicles 20:31-21:3

by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided 2022/2023

SUMMARY OF 2 CHRONICLES 20:31-21:3

Jehoshaphat reigned in Jerusalem 25 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. The high places were not removed, and the people still has not set their hearts on God. Later, Jehoshaphat made an alliance with the evil king Ahaziah, king of Israel, to build trading ships. The Lord destroyed the ships as punishment for this alliance.

Jehoshaphat died and Jehoram his son succeeded him.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 7, Day 5: 2 Chronicles 20:31-21:3

13a) Both. It was corrective as a consequence of aligning with a wicked king and protected Judah and Jehoshaphat from having to deal with Israel and risk more pagan ways introduced to their country.

b) He has many times moved me away from those who would cause me to sin. God is good.

14) For the most part, Jehoshaphat did right in the eyes of the Lord with only a few stumbles. As humans, we all do this. That is our goal. To walk most of the time with the Lord, and when we fall, to get right back on the path of the Lord.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 7, Day 5: 2 Chronicles 20:31-21:3

I loved learning about Jehoshaphat. Didn’t know/remember much about him. Great king with some faults like we all have. Great examples of God being with His people. Good stuff.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 7, Day 5: 2 Chronicles 20:31-21:3

The writer of Chronicles does not set the fault of the people still not walking in the ways of the Lord as Jehoshaphat’s fault, which is true. There’s only so much control you have over your people as a king.

1 Kings 22:48-49 is the parallel passage of the wrecked ships. Another offer of alliance with Ahaziah after this failed one was refused by Jehoshaphat. He learned his lesson (which is a great lesson for us, too!).

God’s mercy shown through when he wrecked the ships. This prevented Jehoshaphat from an ungodly alliance — something none of us want.

It is presumed that the gift of fortified cities to Jehoshaphat’s other sons got them away from the influence of Jehoram, so they would not be seen as a threat.

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