Encouraged in the Gospel

Even the most faithful servants of God need encouragement. Whether it's Paul leaning on fellow believers or Jesus being strengthened by a visiting angel, no one is meant to walk this journey alone. We will find out how Paul closes his letter to the Ephesians by encouraging them with the gospel

Outline:

Encourage one another in the fruit of the gospel

Encourage one another in the truths of the gospel

Encourage one another in the response to the gospel

Be encouraged by the gospel

Questions:

1. Why do you think people don’t encourage one another more?

Recall a time when you were encouraged? What made it an effective lift for your soul?

Reflect on the truths of Ephesians 1-3.

2. What truth particularly is encouraging to you in the season you are in right now?

3. Walking the Christian life is a natural outgrowth of a life with Christ. What is important to keep in mind as you encourage one another to live out the gospel truths in obedience?

4. Why is the benediction not just simply a closing statement or well wish at the end of the service? What function does it serve?

5. Who do you need to send an encouragement to this week?