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[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.
Ephesians (2018)

Ephesians (2018)

September 2018 - March 2024

How should we live as believers? Ephesians will inform us of our riches, our spiritual assets, in Christ and how we are to live. Ephesians is the most significant book for understanding our roles and responsibilities as Church Age believers. Listen to the series to put your spiritual growth into hyperdrive.

Video DVDs of these lessons can be ordered here or here.

To view all video Bible studies in the Ephesians series, click here (Vimeo) or here (YouTube). Both platforms now include closed captioning.

To listen to this series as a podcast, copy and paste the following URL into your podcast software.
www.deanbibleministries.org/podcasts/2018ephesians.xml
 
Sunday, April 02, 2023
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8 & 1 John 4:7-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 54 mins 25 secs
Would you like a biblical definition of love? Listen to this message to hear that love is a mind set toward others. See that the starting point for everything in this life we need to know is God and it is found in His revealed Word, the Bible. See what protects your soul in time of testing and the importance of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that after salvation you choose whether or not to become a disciple.
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8 & Luke 10:25-37
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 17 secs
“There’s no way I can love that person! I don’t even like her.” If you’ve ever felt like that then listen to this message to learn how Christ says we are to love others. Hear the parable of the Good Samaritan which Jesus used to illustrate that love and see that it’s not an emotion but a mental attitude which results in actions. See the difference between that and the love that was commanded in the Old Testament concerning loving your neighbor. Understand that love that is not based on grace is not love.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 40 secs
Do you have personal love for God with every ounce of your being? Listen to this lesson to learn that the more we learn how much God has done for us, the more we develop an appreciation and love for Him. See that the way we know we love Him is if we obey His commandments. Find out that love is a mental attitude rather than a feeling or emotion and can only be understood from God’s perspective. Be challenged to make God the priority and passion in your life.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Passage: Romans 8:17 & 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 9 secs
Why do Christians suffer? Listen to this lesson to learn the definition of suffering, reasons for suffering, and how we can benefit from suffering. Find out how we become joint heirs with Christ when we have the right mental attitude about our suffering and the results of this in our future destiny. Understand that we are to live today in the light of eternity and all our difficulties are designed for our good.
Sunday, March 05, 2023
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 & 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 22 secs
Do you know what your personal destiny as a Christian is? Listen to this message to learn what the destiny is that God has designed for every believer. When you know what to expect in your future role and your responsibilities in the coming kingdom, see what determines those. Use your time left on Earth to prepare for that destiny and learn about the evaluation all believers will face at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Passage: Romans 12:2 & Psalm 119:9-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 10 secs

Do you look forward to reading your Bible and love hearing messages based on Scripture? Listen to this lesson to learn how to delight in God’s Word. Find out what the difference is in the lives of wise people and foolish people and what causes this. Ask yourself if you delight in the Word of God and make it a priority in your life.

During this message Project Dynamo is briefly discussed. This is the organization that extracted Dr. Dean and missionaries Jim and Phyllis Myers from Ukraine a year ago.

Sunday, February 19, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 & Psalm 19:1-11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 24 secs
Why do you go to church? The music? For your children? To see your friends? Listen to this message to learn that we are to come to church primarily to hear God’s Word being taught. Find out the importance of hiding God’s Word in the very center of your being. Understand that it takes time for the Scriptures to saturate your thinking and learn the difference between knowing doctrine and knowing God’s Word. Be challenged to organize your life around the Word of God.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 49 mins 40 secs
How are we to treat others even when they are rude, bad-tempered, or hateful? Listen to this lesson to learn that the grace God has shown us is to be our standard in dealing with other people. Find out humility is the key and that gratefulness should be our constant attitude. Hear a number of ways Scripture describes how we are to apply grace. When we understand all Christ has done for us, we are to follow the pattern He has set.
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 & 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 46 mins 27 secs
How is God’s grace sufficient for believers to handle all their problems? Listen to this lesson to learn the vital connection between God’s grace and our humility. Hear the Apostle Paul’s example of how he learned of the sufficiency of God’s grace. See that orientation to legitimate authorities, beginning with submitting to God’s sovereign authority, needs to be taught in the home and understand all the blessings of the life that belongs to the believer who is humble.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 12 secs
What’s your default orientation when faced with a problem? Listen to this lesson to learn how to align your thinking with Divine viewpoint rather than depending on your human viewpoint. See that your starting point must be with God’s grace and all He has done for you. Find out why this demands humility and an acceptance of your own helplessness. See that the solution is always found in the Word of God.