About the Book
Book: Ephesians: Experience God’s Power
Author: Sarah K. Howley
Genre: Bible Study
Release date: January 5, 2025
Are you ready to dive deep into the life-changing truths of Ephesians? In this 8-session Bible study, you’ll explore how God’s power is available to us today—transforming our lives, our relationships, and the world around us.
Sarah K. Howley, author, speaker, and founder of InspiritEncourage, is your guide on this journey through Ephesians. With insightful questions and thoughtful guidance, Sarah will help you uncover:
– The incredible spiritual blessings that God has prepared for you.
– His vision for unity among His people while honoring each person’s unique gifts.
– How to live with purpose and conviction, experiencing the fullness of life as a Christian.
– Old Testament connections that deepen your understanding of the New Testament.
– Practical ways to live out God’s truths in your daily life.
Each hour-long session includes a key Scripture passage, an introduction, engaging questions, links to Old Testament passages, and personal application. Perfect for individual or group study, Ephesians: Experience God’s Power will strengthen your faith and build deeper connections in unity with others.
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About the Author
Sarah K. Howley is the founder of InspiritEncourage ministries, a trained Christian counselor, and the author of numerous Bible studies. She loves Jesus and is passionate about helping believers grow spiritually and take on Christ’s character. Sarah often travels the world, usually with espresso in hand. She and her husband support initiatives for feeding the hungry and for expanding access to reading.
More from Sarah
Years ago, I was travelling a bit before starting a new teaching job. I found myself thinking that it would be neat to visit a few places of the Bible and soon made plans and set off for Turkey. One of my stops was Ephesus; the thought that I was walking in the same place as Paul and his disciples was pretty amazing. I saw the library (now open-air) and the place where the temple of Diana had been.
Having visited and then reflected on the visit while studying the Bible, I realized that the ruins of the port town of Ephesus were a living monument to the difficult living conditions of the believers in Paul’s time. There was much remaining of the Ephesian pagan world, of a time when Christians were a fledgling group that needed the encouragement that Paul offered.
Still today, looking around me it is easy to think that we are still a fledgling group of Christians that need Paul’s encouragement. Division and favoritism are still prevalent today and we are surrounded by nonbelievers. But Paul offered words of wisdom that are still relevant to us today.
You may not visit Turkey soon, but you can connect with the people of the land through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We can walk a mile in their shoes as we study the encouragement of Paul and experience the power of Christ in our own lives.
Interview with the Author
What does success as an author look like to you?
When I first began writing, I found that it was out of obedience, so my idea of success was “completion”. That has evolved over the last five years to “glorifying God (with whatever I’ve completed)” and, this year, also includes “reaching new people”. I pray that those who participate in one of these studies is touched and knows God more intimately than before. That is the main point of success for me as an author.
What inspired this book?
This book was inspired by another series of books that I wrote a couple of years ago. Those books looked at how the Gospels reveal Jesus as God in the Old Testament. This book helps participants see how the Old Testament was highlighted in the epistles. There has been effort over recent years in Christian living and Bible study books to show how Jesus is found throughout the story of the Bible. This book (and series) looks at how the New Testament letters repeat or expand upon ideas presented in the Old Testament. It is an extension of the idea that Jesus is found in the whole Bible.
What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?
On my 16th birthday, my family gave me a new Bible and noted Ruth 2:12. It has been a constant reminder to take cover under God’s wings. It has been a comfort more often than I can count.
What is your vacation spot?
My family has lived in Africa and Asia for the last 10 years and we have most often found ourselves in Bangkok Thailand for holidays. It gives us a chance to be in a modern place surrounded by cultural activities. There is a relaxing pool and shopping (everything from the home store to shoes!). But that doesn’t happen often. My favorite place to relax regularly is on the couch with a good book. After dinner, I often curl up and read.
What is your most well-loved and well-used house appliance?
It might be a toss-up between the instant pot and the food processor. As someone who has dietary restrictions and lives overseas, most things are made from scratch. That means a lot of chopping and mixing. But, since I also dedicate so much time to writing activities, I also like the convenience of the instant pot. I use both every week when I make red lentil hummus.
Blog Stops
Stories By Gina, March 15 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 17
She Lives To Read, March 18
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 19
The Sacred Line, March 19
Simple Harvest Reads, March 20 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 20
By the Book, March 21
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 22
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 23
For the Love of Literature, March 24 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 25
Cover Lover Book Review, March 26
EmpowerMoms, March 27
Artistic Nobody, March 28
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Sarah is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.