A journey through Ephesians 3:14-21
Fall Study: Alive to God in Scripture.
We have been trained to approach Scripture for information, where we analyze the content, discern the meaning, and apply it to our lives. We are in control. What if we went beyond information and allowed Scripture to form us more into the image of Christ? What if we truly encountered God as we read the Bible? This requires us to slow down and sit in a passage.
Paul writes a beautiful prayer in Ephesians, inviting us to grasp and live out of the rich blessings offered to us through Jesus.
Intrigued? Hungry? Dive in!
For each leg of the journey:
- Interact with written resources for overview and guidance.
- Listen to the podcasts (here, on our phone app, or search “Theodyssey Podcast” on any major podcast app).
- Put it into practice. Trust the process. Persevere.
- Discuss with friends on the journey with you.
Questions about the process or the specific passage? Email info@theodyssey.org
Week 1
Read: Alive to God in Scripture
Introducing the Alive to God in Scripture process. There is a rich history to the journey we are on!
Podcast
A conversation about the journey ahead.
Written
What is missing as I read the Bible?
The history of God transforming us through Scripture.
How do we recapture what has been lost?
The map of how to bring the beauty hagah into today’s culture.
What translation should I use? A quick summary of options with recommendations.
Ephesians 3:14-21 for Download
The NASB version to mark up and take notes.
Week 2
Read: Gaurdrails
Learning the key guardrails that help us discern the author’s intent within a passage. It is definitely complex, but more accessible than we may realize.
Context. Genre. Meaning. Congruence.
Podcast
Some helpful insight into a new approach to reading.
How do I know the meaning of a passage?
Four key guardrails to help guide us towards the meaning.
Written
Learn how to slow down while reading, which is harder than we think.
Where do I even start when determining the meaning of a passage?
There are 4 key guardrails that guide our process of interpretation.
Week 3
Think: Ephesians 3:14-16
Learning how to identify sections and study key words/phrases. The exploration for the meaning of the passage is underway!
Riches of His Glory. Strengthened. Power. Inner man.
Podcast
Written
How do I approach the process of THINK?
Guidelines for approaching the three-week journey ahead.
How do I use BibleHub?
Clear steps on how to use this online tool.
Week 4
Think: Ephesians 3:17-19
Continuing the study of key words and phrases.
Dwell in your hearts through faith. Rooted/grounded in love. Comprehend. Breadth, length, height, depth. Surpasses knowledge. Filled up to fullness of God.
Podcast
Personal reflections of meaning and other guardrails (vs. 17-19)
Written
How do I approach the process of THINK?
Guidelines for approaching the three-week journey ahead.
How do I use BibleHub?
Clear steps on how to use this online tool.
Week 5
Think: Ephesians 3:20-21
Continue the study of key words/phrases.
Far more abundantly beyond. Power that works within.
Podcast
Observing the conclusion and themes throughout the passage.
Written
Guidelines for approaching the three-week journey ahead.
How do I use BibleHub?
Clear steps on how to use this online tool.
Week 6
Pray: Green and Red Arrows
Praying through what propels us forward.
What would our life look like if this was true?
Podcast
Going from “What does it mean?” to “What does it mean for me?”
Written
Learn the process of the Green and Red Arrows, where God speaks through desire and resistance.
Week 7
Pray: Green and Red Arrows
Praying through the barriers we face.
What prevents us from living as if this was true?
Podcast
How do I use Green and Red Arrows?
Learn how to tangibly work through the Arrows to hear God’s invitations.
Written
Learn the process of the Green and Red Arrows, where God speaks through desire and resistance.
Week 8
Respond: Blue and Tan Boxes
Choosing to live as if this passage is true. How do we engage the will?
How does this inform our view of God? Of ourselves?
Podcast
Blue and Tan boxes help us understand how to engage our will and make choices.
Written
Learn the process of Respond: nothing will change without engaging the will.