Introduction Paul urges us to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. We have been urged to walk in various ways since chapter 4: We once walked in darkness Now we are walking in good works Worthy of our calling In love As children of light In wisdom But our […]
Introduction Today we’re looking at Ephesians 5:21-6:9, where Paul gives instruction on how our individual relationship in family and at work are to be lived out. Unity within a church doesn’t happen by accident. If we want to live in unity with each other then we need to be practicing unity at home. The unity
Introduction In the first half of Ephesians Paul has been telling us about all the great plans, purpose, and work of God. God wants to show off. He wants to be able to brag. And he wants to do it with us. Ephesians 3:10 ESV 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of
Walk In Love Ephesians 5:1–2 ESV 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Here we have our third reminder of how we are to walk given our status as God’s children.
Introduction In 2006, a Soccer player by the name of Chris Brass did something rare during a soccer match – he scored a goal! The only problem is that he scored by trying to kick the ball behind himself. Instead he kicked it straight into his face, breaking his nose, and launching it directly into
Introduction Throughout the letter we’ve been seeing the incredible power and generosity of God. He has this big plan to unite all things in Christ. And he’s done so by doing things like redeeming us from the power of sin, giving us the same power that was at work in the resurrection of Jesus. And
Remember Ephesians 2:11–12 ESV 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants
You Were In Ephesians 1:19-20 Paul wanted us to know about the power that was at work in Jesus’ resurrection is now being used towards us as well. Our passage gives us a great before and after picture of what life is like before and after having experienced that power. Dead Before we experienced the
What Did Crucifixion Mean? Have you ever considered why Jesus had to die on the cross? I don’t mean that he had to die, he was a sacrifice for our forgiveness. I mean why did he specifically die on the cross? He wasn’t beheaded like Roman citizens were Why wasn’t he offered a cup of
Introduction There’s a story of a cop who pulls a little old lady (we’re talking 105 here). And as he’s going through his routine of checking her registration, license, etc. he asks “Are there any firearms in the car I should be aware of?” The lady says “I got snub-nosed .44 in my purse holster,
Introduction For the past two months we’ve been talking a lot about Rebuilding the church into what it should be Being zealous for good works instead of just knowing things about God And if some of those lessons sounded hard it’s because they are. The work that God has set out for us is no
