by Marcia Vogl - October 2, 2020

Teaching Notes

Ephesians 1:3-12

He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

He chose us to be holy and blameless in His sight. (blameless=sins forgiven)

It was his pleasure and will that we be adopted through Christ Jesus.

We have redemption and forgiveness of sins.

He lavished on us all wisdom and understanding.

He showed us the mystery of heaven and earth coming together through Jesus

He chose us to be the praise to his glory.

• I have every spiritual blessing.
• God chose me to be holy & blameless in His sight.
• He wants to adopt me.
• I have redemption and forgiveness of sins.
• He pours on me wisdom and understanding.
• I know the mystery of repentance and forgiveness that brings heaven and earth together through Jesus.
• He chose me to be a praise to His glory.

God is raising up women to be unique--not a copy of men.

Sarah: Women will birth a new thing when it seems impossible.  (Gen 18:14)

Mary, Mother of Jesus:  Women will initiate miracles (John 2:3-5)

Martha & Mary disciples:  Women will meet the Lord at the gate of miracles. (John 11)

Woman at the Well (outcast):  Women will be evangelists through their encounter with the Lord (John 4:39)

Mary Magdalene at the tomb:  Women will announce Jesus is alive!

(John 20:1-18)

Esther, queen in Persia:  Women will stand in the gap for a nation

(Esther 4:14-16)

Abigail wife of Nabal:  Shield foolish men. (1Sam 25)

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Obey me and you will quickly destroy your enemies.

How is God raising you up?  Ask the Holy Spirit.

What is your position in community?

What are you willing to do?