Ephesians: Killing The Hostility

Eph. 2:11-22

1. At One Time I Was (11-12) 

2. But Now In Christ I Have (13-18)
   
   

 

3. So Then I Am No Longer (19-22)

Small Group Discussion Questions

 

1. Paul reminds the Ephesians not to forget their past state of alienation from God. How does remembering where you came from spiritually shape your walk with Christ today?

 

2. Reflect on your own experiences of alienation. How does understanding the alienation between God and humanity deepen your appreciation for the work of Christ on the cross?

 

3. What does reconciliation mean in your life? How does it differ from simply resolving a conflict or disagreement?

4. How does Ephesians 2:11-13 speak to the barriers between different groups of people today? How can we as a church work towards breaking down these walls of hostility?

5. In what ways do you see Jesus “killing the hostility” in your own life? How can we actively pursue peace and reconciliation in our relationships with others?