2.       According to 1:3, why does Paul give praises to God?

3.       According to 1:4-6 what kind of spiritual blessings is mentioned by Paul in his praises to God? And why is it important?

4.       According to 1:7-10, how will sinners be redeemed in God’s plan?

5.       According to 1:11-12, how are believers made a lot or an inheritance of God?

6.       According to 1:13- 14, how can believers in Ephesus be sure that they will receive all spiritual blessings promised above?

7.       According to 1:15-16, how does Paul relate to the believers in Ephesus in his prayer?

8.       According to 1:17-19, what does Paul pray for the believers in Ephesus?

9.       According to 1:20-23, how does Paul describe the magnitude of God’s power to them?

10.   How can we make use of what we learn in 1:3-14 to help people (including some shaky believers) who rely on inescapable fates charted somehow in the stores or similar superstitious practices?

11.   How will the way Paul prays affect the way you pray?