Start by reading chapter 2. (Yes again) As you read pay attention to everything Jesus has done for you. Now go back and read verses 17-22. If you didn't last week mark the word building/built/dwelling in these verses. Make a list of what you learn about what Jesus built.
Did you notice the word cornerstone? Last week someone asked what that was. Well this week we are going to talk about it. Look up the definition in Blue Letter Bible for the word "cornerstone." Ephesians tells us that Jesus is the cornerstone. But what does that mean? Let's look up some cross references and write down what we learn about the cornerstone: Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 8:13-15, Matthew 21:42-44, Romans 9:30-33.
Now let's look at the cornerstone a little bit further. Find 1 Peter 2:4-10 (or use the handout below) and mark references to the recipients in Peter's letter (you), stone, and house. Now make a list on what you learn about the stone and the recipients.
Are you confused yet? I pray that God is using His word to bring the pieces together and help it make sense to you. It's time to do another word study. Look up "being fitted together" in Blue Letter Bible and write down what you learn in your journal. In verse 22, being built together is present tense which means a continuous action. How does this help you understand this verse? What is it telling you about the house? Write down what you learn in your journal. Also ask yourself: What follows the foundation? Who makes up the rest of the building?
Have you noticed the word "Spirit" in these verses? Who is this Spirit and what role does the Spirit have in what you have studied in verses 14-22? What role does the Spirit play in 1:13-14? Write down your conclusions.
This week ends our study in Ephesians 2. Spend some time thinking about what God has taught you in this chapter. Write in your journal what you have learned in our study do far.
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