EPHESIANS 4:11-16

1. The hope for our world is the equipped body Christ (v.11-12).
   • What can I do to become better equipped for the work of ministry?
   • How am I strengthening and building up the body of Christ?
2. The hope for our world is the united and mature body of Christ (v.13).
   • Why does equipping the body of Christ involve reaching unity in the faith?
   • Why is Christian maturity all about becoming like Jesus?
   • What does this passage tell us about the essence of our doctrine?
3. The hope for our world is the certain body of Christ (v.14).
   • What can we do so that we are certain of truth instead of being tossed by teachings?
   • How can you be protected from scheming false teachers?
4. The hope for our world is the truth-sharing body of Christ (v.15).
   • Who all is blessed by our sharing of the truth of Christ?
   • What are we doing this week to better speak the truth we have been given?
5. The hope for our world is the functioning, joined, loving body of Christ (v.16).
   • What are you doing to hold the body of Christ together?
   • What are you doing to help build up the body of Christ in love?
   • What would happen if each member did our part?

Call to Action: To be equipped for and then function as the body of Christ.