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πŸ“– August: Ephesians


Theme: β€œIn Christ” – Identity, Unity, and Maturity in the Church

Week 1: God’s Purpose & Our Identity in Christ
Aug 1 – Ephesians 1:1–6 (Chosen & Adopted in Christ)
Aug 2 – Ephesians 1:7–14 (Redeemed by His Blood)
Aug 3 – Ephesians 1:15–23 (Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Insight)
Aug 4 – Reflection: Praise God for your position in Christ
Aug 5 – Ephesians 2:1–7 (From Death to Life)
Aug 6 – Ephesians 2:8–10 (Saved by Grace Through Faith)
Aug 7 – Ephesians 2:11–22 (Unity in Christ: Jew & Gentile Reconciled)

Week 2: The Mystery & Mission of the Church
Aug 8 – Ephesians 3:1–6 (The Mystery Revealed)
Aug 9 – Ephesians 3:7–13 (Paul’s Role in the Gospel)
Aug 10 – Ephesians 3:14–21 (Prayer for Spiritual Strength)
Aug 11 – Reflection: God’s Grace & Power Working in You
Aug 12 – Ephesians 4:1–6 (Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace)
Aug 13 – Ephesians 4:7–16 (Gifts for Building Up the Body)
Aug 14 – Ephesians 4:17–24 (Put Off the Old Self)

Week 3: A New Way of Life in Christ
Aug 15 – Ephesians 4:25–32 (Speak Truth & Forgive Others)
Aug 16 – Ephesians 5:1–7 (Walk in Love & Holiness)
Aug 17 – Ephesians 5:8–20 (Walk as Children of Light)
Aug 18 – Reflection: Where do I need to walk in the light?
Aug 19 – Ephesians 5:21–33 (Marriage & the Mystery of Christ)
Aug 20 – Ephesians 6:1–4 (Honor in the Home)
Aug 21 – Ephesians 6:5–9 (Work Relationships in Christ)

Week 4: Strength for the Battle
Aug 22 – Ephesians 6:10–13 (Be Strong in the Lord)
Aug 23 – Ephesians 6:14–17 (The Armor of God, Part 1)
Aug 24 – Ephesians 6:18–20 (The Armor of God, Part 2 & Prayer)
Aug 25 – Ephesians 6:21–24 (Final Greetings & Peace)
Aug 26 – Reflection: How are you putting on the full armor of God?
Aug 27 – Re-read Ephesians 1–3 (Theology: Who We Are in Christ)
Aug 28 – Re-read Ephesians 4–6 (Practice: How to Walk it Out)

Final Days: Reflect, Journal, & Pray Through the Whole Letter
Aug 29 – Journal: My Identity in Christ (Ephesians 1–2)
Aug 30 – Journal: My Calling & Role in the Body (Ephesians 3–4)
Aug 31 – Journal: My Daily Walk & Armor of God (Ephesians 5–6)

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