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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 2025

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. VIdeos on VImeo include the entire worship service, while those on YouTube only include the Bible teaching from the service.

To listen to this series as a podcast, copy and paste the following URL into your podcast software.
www.deanbibleministries.org/podcasts/2018ephesians.xml		  
255 - Wives and Husbands [B]
Sunday, January 26, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & 1 Peter 2:11-3:6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 59 secs
What does the Bible teach about the role of men in marriage? Listen to this message to hear that the men are to be the leaders of their family but they are never to abuse this leadership- It should be based on love and the example is the Lord Jesus Christ's love for the Church. A woman, in turn, is to submit to the leadership of her own husband. All believers are to direct their attention to understanding the biblical standards mandated for families.
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256 - Grace Should be the Husband’s Creed [B]
Sunday, February 02, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 15 secs
Why are there so many problems between husbands and wives? Listen to this message to understand differences between men and women that involves their God-given roles, See where a spiritually mature woman is to place her focus rather than on her clothes, jewelry, and hairstyles. Learn that the husband has a responsibility to honor his wife and be the spiritual head of the family.
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257 - How Do We Evaluate the Dance of Our Marriage? [B]
Sunday, February 09, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:22 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 42 mins 8 secs
What can dancing teach us about marriage? Listen to this message to hear how dancing is a good metaphor for the roles men and women should have in marriage. Just as when dancing, men are to lead and women are to follow. Hear 16 principles of the art of dancing that apply to conducting a happy marriage, including having a common goal on which to focus. Be challenged to remember that glorifying God should be the common goal for each Christian couple.
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258 - The Husband’s Mandate: Love as Christ [B]
Sunday, February 16, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:25 & 1 Timothy 2:8-12
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 58 mins 28 secs

Do you want to have a Christian and biblical marriage? Listen to this message to learn that the way to achieve that is by studying the Word of God, both individually and through sermons and Bible classes. Learn three steps to follow in this study and how to implement them. Hear seven observations to think on as we begin this study of biblical marriage.

You can view the dancing videos Dr. Dean mentioned at these links:
• Professional dancers
• Ice dancers
• Prom attendees

You can view Dr. Dean's Bible Study Methods course here.

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259 - How Should the Husband Love? [B]
Sunday, February 23, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 49 mins 31 secs

How should a husband love his wife? Listen to this message to learn the biblical meaning of loving others. See that the example is how Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her. Find out the purpose for this and hear a number of definitions of love, including the biblical definition which differs from the pagan culture's idea of love. Learn that it is impossible to display this kind of love with our own efforts, but when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit we can accomplish it. This kind of love is not just for husbands, but for all believers so be challenged to study and learn about it.

This Bible study includes a brief message from Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO of Ariel Ministries.

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260 - How Does Love Act? [B]
Sunday, March 02, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33 & 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 45 secs
When Christian love is part of your character, what actions will you take? Listen to this message to learn a list of the biblical characteristics of that love. Hear clear details and illustrations of each step to take. Establish your thinking in these by studying and applying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that loving other believers as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her applies to all believers.
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