Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 1:1
15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease 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 to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your [f]understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
Ephesians 1:15-19
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10
Discussion Questions:
- How would you define “God’s calling” based on Scripture (e.g., Eph 1:1, 2:10; Heb 10:7)? Why do you think it matters for believers to seek and embrace this calling? How can we distinguish between pursuing personal ambitions and aligning with God’s purposes? What practical steps help you discern the difference? (Eph 1:1, 2:10; Heb 10:7; Rom 12:1-2)
- How would you describe the biblical concept of our “inheritance in Christ”? Share a time when you became more aware of God’s promises and inheritance in your life. What helped you recognize or embrace it? How can we encourage one another to hold onto God’s promises when circumstances seem discouraging? What role does trust play in walking out our inheritance and calling?（Eph 1:17-19; Jam 1:5-8）
- How does the truth that “we are God’s masterpiece” reshape your perspective when facing others’ opinions or self-doubt? Share a moment when recognising God’s unique plan for your life significantly influenced your career or life decisions. If God is calling you to take a step of faith (e.g., starting a business, entering ministry, making a family decision), what fears or habitual mindsets do you need to surrender? How can this group specifically pray for you to focus on God’s guidance rather than external challenges? (2 Cor 5:7)
Sermon Summary:
This week’s sermon, anchored in Ephesians 2:10, will awaken us to the profound truth that God has uniquely called each of us for a divine purpose. You are not an accident—you are God’s masterpiece, intentionally crafted and commissioned to fulfill a specific calling in His kingdom. When we fully embrace that our identity and mission flow from God’s call—not worldly standards—we gain unshakable confidence to rise above doubts and opposition. Yet, answering this call requires faith: financial pressures, ministry challenges, and pivotal decisions will test our resolve. In those moments, we must choose to walk by God’s calling, not by sight, leaning on the Holy Spirit and Christian community to persevere. You weren’t saved just to survive—you were called to change the world for Christ! Come discover how to live fully in your God-given destiny.