I did a study Ephesians a few years back and it is one of the most powerful books in the New Testament. It was written by Paul from a Roman prison and contains a balance of doctrine and application. I love chapter 2, the way it starts with our hopeless condition, and then everything changes at verse 4 with the words, "But God". Chapter 2 also includes those familiar, life-changing words "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God."
How to study Ephesians
The book divides easily into two parts. Chapters 1-3 are a doctrinal lesson, giving us powerful truth about what God did for us through grace and where we stand as a result. Chapters 4-6 guide us on living as believers in a range of relationships from the church, to the family to business dealings. Keep track of what you learn in each section.
Ephesians has several key words: riches, grace and filled/fullness. What do you discover about each one as you read?
Paul gives some key information about the church and how it should operate. What do you learn about it? What mystery does he explain?
There is a beautiful prayer in the middle of the book (3:14-21). What requests does Paul make? Can you imagine him praying that for you? Could you pray that prayer for someone in your life?
Finally, chapter 6 contains a section about the armor of God. What makes up our armor and our weapons? What do we need to guard against?
What's your favorite passage in Ephesians?