Looking Above ep. 27 - Ephesians 3 / Meditation

In this episode, Karen and Brooklyn discuss a little bit of history about Paul, talk about God's plan, and look into some of the insights we learn about God in this chapter.  Brooklyn also shares her experiences with practicing the discipline of meditation.

Questions to discuss with your group:

1. How does the knowledge that Paul was in prison while writing this letter change the way you read it?
2. Are you a "plan person or a "wing it" person? How do you respond to the fact that God has a plan?
3. How might remembering Paul's past help you to be more gracious with others?  How might it change your view of your own eligibility to be used by God?
4. When you think of God as Father, what thoughts come to your mind?  How do you feel?
5. You have access to God.  The God of the universe. Do you come to him boldly and confidently?  Why/why not?
6. What does it mean to you that God has settled down as a permanent resident within you? How does/should that change the way we live?
7. Have you practiced Christian meditation before?  Talk about your struggles or joys with the process.
8. How might this group put this discipline into practice this week?

The Takeaway: Disciplines take discipline.  Don't give up if meditation doesn't come easily. 

Action Step: Choose a verse or attribute of Jesus to meditate upon this week. Set aside time to practice meditation.  Come back next week and share how this practice went.