I.This week we spend time paying attention to how Saul’s journey to Damascus was cut short. Prior to this incident, we read in Acts that Saul was present at the stoning of Stephen, and consented to his stoning (Acts 7:58, … Continue reading
VII.Open your eyes – Be on the lookout for the aliveness spoken of here. VIII.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this … Continue reading
IV.In the last post we spent some time in reflection on two of Paul’s statements, (1) “For we are what he has made us …” and (2) “made us alive together with Christ…”. Today let’s go to the beginning of … Continue reading
I.Near the end of this passage Paul writes, “For we are what he has made us …” Take that as your entrance to this passage and notice what God has “in Christ Jesus” made. II.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version … Continue reading
VIII.Did you notice when Paul said – “… that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may perceive… “? Let that guide you into the depth of Paul’s words and hopes and take note of what light in the … Continue reading
IV.What is Paul’s prayer for the Christian community in Ephesus? V.Ephesians 1:15-23 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I … Continue reading
VII.Let’s return to these words and pay attention where they speak to us and of us. VIII.Ephesians 1:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s take the phrase, “his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,” (v 9) and notice how this passage serves to amplify that. V.Ephesians 1:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by … Continue reading
I.For the past nine weeks we have spent time with writings from the Hebrew Scripture that speak to us of God’s call on the lives of a number of persons. For this week and the next three weeks we will … Continue reading
VII.Once more let’s return to our focus passage. As you read it, take in all the feeling and emotion these folk bring to the words they now offer to their God. Exodus 15:1-3 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this … Continue reading