Ephesians 1 · Grade 4
Praise to the Glory of His Grace
Read and Think
Ephesians 1:1 names the writer: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God. He writes to the saints who are at Ephesus. Right away he bursts into praise. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
Paul lists these blessings. God chose His people in love, that they would be holy before Him. He adopted them as His children through Jesus Christ. In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. God's plan is to sum up all things in Christ.
Those who believe were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. The Spirit is a pledge, like a down payment, of what God will give. Paul prays that they will have the eyes of their hearts enlightened. He wants them to know the hope of God's calling and His great power. That power raised Christ from the dead and seated Him far above every ruler.
Show What You Know
How does Paul describe himself in 1:1?
What blessings has God given in Christ?
What do we have through His blood?
What is the Holy Spirit called in this chapter?
What did God's power do for Christ?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Ephesians 1:1 names the writer: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of .
- be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
- God chose His people in love, that they would be before Him.
- In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his .
- Those who believe were sealed with the promised Holy .
Think About It
Paul begins his letter with praise before anything else. What is one blessing from God you can praise Him for today?
Paul prays for the eyes of their hearts to be enlightened. What would you like God to help you understand better about Him?
Memory Verse
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 1:2 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for every blessing in Christ. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What is the Spirit a pledge of?
- How does knowing God raised Jesus help you trust Him?
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