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Biblical Blessing

Christianity Oasis provides this Christian Blessing Bible study on Biblical Blessing in the Bible bringing forth truth, understanding and peace within.


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The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians
Chapter 1


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Biblical Blessing in the Bible

Welcome to our Christianity Oasis Daily Bread study program. This is our Christian Blessing Bible study looking at the Biblical Blessing in the Bible. The message will truly bring a smile to the lips and heart and shine the LIGHT of Truth upon your be-YOU-tiful Christian walk path.

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Biblical Blessing in the Bible Explained

So glad you're here to share another study from the New Testament. This time we have Paul's letter to the Ephesians. The Ephesians, of course, are the people from Ephesus, which was a city near the western coast of Asia, which is today called Turkey. The church at Ephesus is also one of the Seven Churches of Asia from Revelation 2:1-7.

Paul visited Ephesus during his second and third missionary journeys and you can refresh your memory about these visits in Acts 18:19 - 19:41.

In this first chapter of Paul's letter, he points out the many blessings we have from God. So often we think of blessings as tangible things, but spiritual blessings are what really count. As you read, know that the blessings that Paul is talking about are spiritual blessings that we possess as well as the people of Ephesus, as you'll see in a Paul's greeting.

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Biblical Blessing in the Bible Quest

Ephesians 1:1

[From] Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints [believers] which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus [that's us!]:

So, you see, this letter is indeed written to us too! Let's read it as it appears in the Bible, then figure out what it means in our lives right now.

Ephesians 1:2-14

2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places in Christ:
4 According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
6 To the praise of the glory of His Grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace;
8 Wherein He hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in Heaven, and which are on Earth; even in Him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the Word of Truth, the Gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory.

Friends, those are some special blessings. Let's look at them one by one.

  • With Christ God has given us every blessing in the Heavenly world.
  • Even before the world was made, God chose us to be His through Christ.
  • He gave us the gift of Jesus by whom we are redeemed by His blood.
  • The hope of being all gathered together with Christ as King.
  • The Holy Spirit, which is the guarantee of eternal life with Him.

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Biblical Blessing in the Bible Hope

Now Paul tells of the blessings that he prays for, on our behalf.

Ephesians 1:15-23

15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
20 Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set him at His own right hand in the Heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is His body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all.

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Biblical Blessing in the Bible Conclusion

In some of the epistles coming up, you'll find that Paul encourages prayer with thanksgiving. Why not have a special prayer time of only thanksgiving? Often times when we pray, we rattle off our list of complaints and requests and suggestions, and we forget to thank our Father for all the blessings that He bestows upon us. Has a child ever thanked you for something? Do you know how good it would make God feel for you, His child to thank Him for His spiritual blessings, from your heart? Go on, give it a try!

Next time we'll find out what else Paul has to say to the Ephesians ... And to us, right here at Daily Bread. Don't miss it!