PRAYERFULLY READ EPHESIANS 4 BEFORE READING THE FOLLOWING INTERACTIVE BIBLE STUDY.
Facilitator: Pastor Arp
Text: Ephesians 4:1-16
Day 1 – PRO (Prayer, Read, Observe)
Theme: Unity, Growth, and Grace in the Body of Christ
🌟 INTRODUCTION – Pastor Arp
The sun streams in through the church windows. The women are seated in temperament circles, Bibles open, notepads ready. Warm chatter hums through the room, but there’s a holy anticipation.
Pastor Arp steps forward, voice steady with purpose:
“Sisters, welcome. Today we don’t just read—we live this Word.
Ephesians 4 is our blueprint for maturity—for unity—for truth wrapped in love. This is not a casual stroll; Paul urges us to walk worthy of our calling.
But first, an honest check-in: Have you made time for the Word (Ephesians 4) and prayer today? Is God first—or squeezed in? When we stop prioritizing the Word, our love begins to grow cold. And in a community like this, consistency matters.
Your presence here is not just appreciated—it’s necessary. Every temperament, every gift, every sister—you matter. Let’s walk worthy together. Let's pray before we begin our study.”
🙏 P – PRAYER
“Lord, we slow down to hear from You.
Remove distractions.
Knit our hearts in unity right now.
Let every word of Ephesians 4 awaken our call, convict our hearts, and draw us closer—to You and to one another.
In Jesus’ name, amen.”
“Lord, we slow down to hear from You.
Remove distractions.
Knit our hearts in unity right now.
Let every word of Ephesians 4 awaken our call, convict our hearts, and draw us closer—to You and to one another.
In Jesus’ name, amen.”
📖 R – READ
(Each temperament group takes turns reading Ephesians 4:1–16.)
Cholerics – upright posture, firm tones. Gale reads with strength, Debra’s delivery is crisp, Tessie’s voice carries quiet fire.
Sanguines – lively and expressive. Debbie grins mid-verse, Alison leans forward as she reads, Cassandra exclaims “Wow!” after her passage.
Melancholics – deliberate and reverent. Alanda’s voice is measured, Melanie’s confident yet reflective, Jesmyn pauses for weight.
Phlegmatics – gentle and steady. Maria’s voice soothes, Claudia reads slowly, the group nodding in quiet agreement.
🔎 O – OBSERVE (Interactive Sharing)
🔴 CHOLERIC GROUP – Focused & purposeful
Gale: “Paul’s not making suggestions—he’s urging action.”
Debra: “Walk, equip, grow—this is a faith checklist.”
Tessie: “Verse 13—maturity in Christ takes discipline.”
Pastor Arp: “Direct and driven—channel that strength through God’s Word.”
🟡 SANGUINE GROUP – Joyful & relational
Debbie: “Verse 2—‘bear with one another.’ That’s staying in love, not leaving the room.”
Cassandra: “We’re all different parts of the same body—team spirit!”
Alison: “Verse 15—truth in love is hard when you’d rather avoid awkwardness.”
Pastor Arp: “Your joy plus truth is light in darkness—keep it rooted.”
🔵 MELANCHOLIC GROUP – Thoughtful & precise
Alanda: “Paul’s order matters—unity, growth, behaviour.”
Cindy: “Verse 14—emotional steadiness matters.”
Hazel: “Unity takes effort—spiritual labor.”
Jesmyn: “Balancing truth and love is hard.”
Trudy: “Verse 25—truthfulness matters to God.”
Laura: “Verse 29—watch my tone and sarcasm.”
Alynthia: “Verse 26—feel emotions but release them God’s way.”
Glenda: “Grieving the Spirit—that hits hard.”
Deborah W.: “Verse 32—kindness and forgiveness are maturity.”
Theresa: “Paul’s fatherly but firm tone calls us to grow.”
Michelle: “Measure yourself by Christ, not others.”
Melanie: “Verse 17—mental renewal is a constant fight.”
Pastor Arp: “Your depth becomes discernment when filtered through grace.”
🟢 PHLEGMATIC GROUP – Peaceful & steady
Ann C.: “Verse 2—humility and gentleness are a calling.”
Anne A.: “Verse 3—peace is an assignment, not avoidance.”
Jacintha: “Consistency—not perfection—is the goal.”
Claudia: “Truth in love needs Holy Spirit courage.”
Maria: “Even quiet parts build the body in love.”
Pastor Arp: “You guard the peace—and that’s priceless.”
simply type “Amen” in the comments.
That's it! No pressure—just presence.
Or…
—and by whom—
spoke most deeply to you.
Let’s hear the words that lingered in your spirit.
🌺 CLOSING WORD – Pastor Arp
“You’ve listened, shared, and reflected—and that’s the start of spiritual maturity.
Come tomorrow. God willing, ready to explore Meaning and Practice. Let the Word shape how you speak, how you bear with others, and how you lead or follow.
You are loved. You are needed. Let’s walk worthy—together.”
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