Catch-Up Homework 1 & 2

Day One:

1. Ephesians 1:11-23 synopsis:

• Since we have been chosen, we must strive to believe in Him.

2. What specific promise applies to those who continue believing, as stated in verses 19-20?

• God is here, now, for us always!

3. We've talked about belief and continuing to believe. God gave us His Word first and foremost to call us into relationship with its Author and our Savior. What additional reasons has God given us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?

• teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness

4. Look up each occurrence of the word faith in the book of Ephesians. What does each tell you about the concept of believing God?

• Ephesians 1:15--Others should know my faith
• Ephesians 2:8--God saved me when I believed
• Ephesians 3:12--Because I have faith I can talk to Him anytime
• Ephesians 3:17--Christ lives within me because I believe
• Ephesians 4:5--The only way is believing in Him
• Ephesians 4:13--Faith is continual
• Ephesians 6:16--With faith as my shield, I always believe
• Ephesians 6:23--God loves us with faith

Day Two

1. According to Ephesians 1:19, what does God choose to exert in the lives of those who continually accept the challenge to believe Him?

• His incomparably great power

2. Why were we created, according to Revelation 4:11?

• For God's pleasure

3. How will God respond to those who believe Him and seek Him (Heb. 11:6)?

• He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

WOW Statement: "ANYTIME YOU PUT FORTH THE TIME AND ATTENTION A GOD-SEEKING BIBLE STUDY LIKE THIS REQUIRES AND YOU EXERCISE THE FAITH TO APPLY WHAT YOUR LEARN, YOU WILL BE REWARDED."

4. The phrase "that diligently seek" is in the verb tense we're highlighting in our series. What does the verb tense tell us about the kind of seeking God most rewards?

• God most rewards continual, faithful seeking of Him.

WOW Statement: "Pray for what you lack!"

I will post yesterday's and today's homework tonight at home and then I will be caught up to post daily. I hope you find this interesting and leave comments of what your answers are and how you are Believing!