Last week we focused on Ephesians 2:1-10 and discovered the “before” and “after” of the Christian life. But I just could not leave these treasured passages without focusing on one powerful passage: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10…
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See Ephesians 2:1-10 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience… But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He…
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Read Ephesians 1:15-23 Three things stand out in these passages: The Lord gives us something unattainable by the “once born”. We’re given the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we may know Him. We’re granted enlightenment with the eyes of our heart. The secret things of God are better seen from the heart. Power The power of God is…
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Reading the Psalms is better than therapy. Each psalm is a treasure of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Occasionally, it’s a window into our soul and at other times it’s a door into the heart of God. We learn that nothing is more pressing than our need for God and our need to know Him intimately. Only the Lord, can meet…
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The Psalms has always been my book of prayer and the way I begin each day. The Jews referred to the book of Psalms as “The Book of Praises,” But, I didn’t know that the LORD would take me to a certain psalm to show me His love — an enduring love in even the hardest times. I needed help…
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Read, slowly and prayerfully, Ephesians 1:15-19. Prayer of Intercession For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15-16 NIV. Paul was thankful for those who truly live a life of faith and a…
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If someone approached you and asked you what you believe, how would you answer them?Do you know what you believe about God, Scripture, God’s will, salvation, faith, heaven and hell, the Holy Spirit, marriage, and truth? Is it based on Scripture, or traditional teachings you’ve caught here or there? Wouldn’t it be nice to have written your core beliefs? Well,…
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Read Ephesians 1:3-14 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3 NIV. We are a blessed people! Bless the Lord, O my soul Twice, the word “blessed” is used in this first passage, leading us to a knowledge of spiritual blessing….
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Read the entire first chapter, but focus on 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God to the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 NRSV. Personal Letter We formally call this book an epistle —…
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