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Who God declared you to be is more powerful than who you feel you are.

In today's culture, students are told to find their identity in a number of things--grades, friends, popularity, sports, and the list goes on. In this study, Tony Merida leads students through the Book of Ephesians, taking a look at Paul's letter to discover six crucial truths about who they are in Christ.

Perhaps the most contemporary book in the New Testament, Ephesians offers practical answers to basic questions about the Christian life and our identity in Christ. This six-session study will help students better understand both the importance of finding identity in Christ and the relationship between our spiritual adoption and our daily lifestyle.

In these six sessions, students will learn how finding their identity in Christ relates to...
❯ Their struggles
❯ Experiencing new life
❯ Living in community
❯ Their pursuit of unity
❯ Their pursuit of holiness
❯ The challenges they face

Features

• Teaching videos featuring author Tony Merida, approximately 15 minutes each week -- available separately
• Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
• Leader Guide in the back of the book to guide questions and discussion with small groups
• Individual study opportunities for continued growth
• 6-session workbook with group and personal component

Session titles

1. The Struggle in Ephesus (Ephesians 1:1-2)
2. New Life in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-10)
3. New Community in Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22)
4. Pursuing Unity in Christ (Ephesians 4:1-16)
5. Pursuing Holiness in Christ (Ephesians 4:27-32; 5:1-17)
6. Be Strong in Christ (Ephesians 6:1-10)

Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. He also serves as Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He is happily married to Kimberly, and they have five adopted children. Tony's books include:

• Faithful Preaching
• Orphanology
• Ordinary: How to Turn the World Upside Down
• Proclaiming Jesus
• Eight volumes in the new Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series (B&H), of which he also serves as a general editor, along with Danny Akin and David Platt.