Radiant Faith: The Church Displaying the Gospel

Title: Radiant Faith: The Church Displaying the Gospel

Text: Ephesians 3:7-13

Outline:

I. Overwhelmed by Grace v7-8a

II. Proclaims the Riches of Christ v8b-9

III. Displays the Wisdom of God to the World and Beyond. v9-13

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?

2. Are you overwhelmed by Christ’s grace? Why or why not? What can you learn from Paul regarding gratitude for God’s grace?

3. How can you intentionally proclaim Christ’s riches in your daily life? What holds you back?

4. In what ways do you think your faith is radiant to those around you? Are there areas where your faith might be dimmed?

5. Ephesians 3:10 says that through the church, God’s wisdom is displayed to the spiritual world. How does this change the way you view your role in the church?

6. What is one bold step of faith you can take this week to grow in confidence and access to God (v. 12)?