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Explore the profound truths of Ephesians 2:6-7, which reveal our participation in the resurrection and exaltation through Christ. Discover the significance of being raised up and seated with Him in the heavenly realms, emphasizing the past tense of our salvation and hope. Uncover the plan of God for showcasing His grace and kindness, and reflect on how we can live as those who have been made alive in Christ, reign and show His glory. Join us in understanding our higher calling as children of God.
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Raised Up and Seated Ephesians 2:6-7
Raised Up: • Resurrection (Matthew 11: 5) • Lifted Up (Mark 5: 35-43) • Given a Higher Station (1 Kings 14: 7) • Brought on Like a Son (Psalm 80: 14-15)
Seated with Him: • Past tense – secure hope • In the heavenly realms (Eph 1:4) – eternally done • With Him, in Christ Jesus – it’s about being with Him
The plan(v7): • In the future everyone will see His grace • They will glorify His kindness • You are raised to show the miracle – made alive, lifted up to live, seated in the place of honour, brought up as His child. • You will reign to show the glory, wisdom and infinite compassion of God. Lift up your head!
Ephesians 2:6-7 Ephesians 2:6-7 How do we achieve resurrection? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Apart from resurrection, what are the other uses for the term ‘raised up’? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Where will you be seated in the heavenly realms? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ • Why is this all in the past tense? What do we know of heaven? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Why is God doing all this? What does His plan achieve for Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Are you living as one who has been raised up? How? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How do we achieve resurrection? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Apart from resurrection, what are the other uses for the term ‘raised up’? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Where will you be seated in the heavenly realms? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ • Why is this all in the past tense? What do we know of heaven? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Why is God doing all this? What does His plan achieve for Him? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Are you living as one who has been raised up? How? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________