Ephesians 2:11-22
Key Verse: 2:14-15
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed
the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing
in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was
to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus
making peace.
1. Read verses 11-13. What was the situation of the Gentiles before they came
to Christ? What was their relationship to the Jews, God's chosen people? What
blessings has God given them (us) through the blood of Christ?
2. Read verses 14-18. How has Christ become our peace? How did he bring people
of such different backgrounds--like Jews and Gentiles--together? How is he doing
this today? What is his purpose in doing this?
3. How does God destroy the wall of hostility between people? What does it mean
that we have access to the Father by one Spirit? What does it mean to be one
in Christ?
4. Read verses 19-22. What is the foundation of the Christian Church? What does
this mean? What is its Cornerstone? What is the building? What does it mean
that God dwells in the midst of his people?