Unshaken Study - Week 3, Day 4: Ephesians 3:14-21

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In this episode, we delve into Ephesians 3:14-21, where Paul prays for the Ephesians to comprehend the vastness of Christ's love—a love that surpasses knowledge. This passage is a powerful reminder that God's love for our loved ones is not only greater than our own but is immeasurable and perfect. As we consider the challenges our loved ones face, whether health-related or otherwise, understanding the scope of God's love can bring immense comfort and trust. It reassures us that they are cared for far beyond our capabilities. Let’s reflect on this boundless love and how it can affect our perspectives and responses when supporting those we care about.

Week 3, Day 4: Embracing the Boundless Love of Christ

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 3:14-21

Ephesians 3:14-21 features Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to grasp the immensity of Christ’s love. This passage emphasizes the transformative power of understanding and experiencing this boundless love, which can bring comfort and assurance when we support our loved ones through health challenges.

Key Verses:

• "I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ" (v.17-18).
• "To know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God" (v.19).
• "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" (v.20).
• "To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen" (v.21).

Questions to Ponder:

1. Magnitude of Christ’s Love: "I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ" (v.17-18). How does understanding the magnitude of Christ’s love for your loved ones change your own feelings of worry or anxiety about their well-being?
2. Surpassing Knowledge: Reflect on the phrase "to know this love that surpasses knowledge" (v.19). How can embracing the idea that God's love surpasses our own understanding provide peace when you think about the care and future of your loved ones?
3. Prayer for Fullness: Consider how Paul's desire for the Ephesians to be "filled to the measure of all the fullness of God" (v.19) can be a prayer for those you care about. How might this prayer influence the way you support and interact with loved ones facing health challenges?
4. God’s Immeasurable Power: Paul speaks about God's ability to do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" (v.20). How can keeping this promise in mind encourage you when you feel limited in how much you can help a loved one?
5. Trust in God’s Care: Discuss ways you can foster a deeper trust in God’s care for your loved ones, especially in times when their health challenges seem overwhelming. How can this trust impact your actions and emotional responses?

Conclusion:

Join us as we explore Ephesians 3:14-21, reflecting on the boundless love of Christ and how it can transform our approach to supporting our loved ones through health challenges. Let’s embrace the comfort and assurance that comes from knowing God’s love is greater than our own and trust in His immeasurable care and power.

Resources Mentioned:

• Order Unshaken: Faith-Filled Responses to Health Challenges

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