Audio by genre ephesians

• Ephesians opens with a single sentence, 12 verses long—an epic poem.
• We explore the art, beauty and thoughts that build our joy.
• We see the big picture which builds our interest.
• The hint of mystery motivates us to read on and find out where this is going!

• If someone says ‘please pray for me’ —they would not expect you to pray this kind of prayer!
• Yet once you understand it, it really is a remarkably powerful prayer for each one of us.

• The goal for this message is that you should fall in love with the way this story is told, which if you trust Jesus, is your story!

• Living out of this new identity will transform your life!

• Once again the poetry is so beautiful, and right at the center is a jewel — the song of peace.
• This centerpiece changes everything and turns hostile division into growth that defies our imagination.

• Paul’s concern that they might get discouraged by his own suffering leads him into an extraordinarily uplifting and motivating encouragement.

• Of all the prayers prayed over people in the Bible, this must be the pinnacle.
• This is such a good prayer to pray over one another!

• As Paul launches into the second half of Ephesians, he injects an extraordinarily compelling motivation,
• showing us how to copy and bring delight to our God.

• We can really deepen our relationship with God when we think of him as three persons.
• Knowing how each relates to us slightly differently can give us a richer experience of closeness.

• All of us suffer from the accusing inner voices of self-condemnation.
• The powers of darkness are constantly speaking lies into us.
• But victory from these voices is available and we can all experience the freedom that Jesus wants us to have.

• Enjoying and delighting in God is a core part of the Christian life.
• We all want more of it, but how do we get there?
• How can we have more?

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• Misinterpretation of this passage has led to a top-down hierarchical church structure
• Most people just sat in their seats and did no more than give their money
• Every single part is needed for growth

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• This passage speaks of a radical transformation of the church, from childhood to maturity, some time in the future.
• It certainly hasn’t happened yet, so is it going to? and if so, when and how?

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• How do I live this new life? Not only does Paul explain the power, but he also lays out some very clear examples of this power in action in our daily activities.

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• Seven parts of Ephesians open with the expression: ‘Walk...’ We look at the fifth, ‘Walk in love’ which is immediately followed by the two biggest threats to a loving community. Thankfully there is a way they can be overcome.

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• Paul uses the command to Walk to organize the structure of the letter in a very helpful way.
• This time we look at the 6th Walk: Walk in the Light

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• The seventh, and final, Walk in Ephesians has three parts to it: wisdom, understanding, and being filled by the Spirit. Then there is a link to singing which is interesting and important.

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• The stories in Acts of Paul’s visits, plus what history tells us about Ephesus help us to see the life-changing power of these words.

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• It is precisely because husbands are not like Christ that wives can have trouble submitting.
• But when you really understand what is going on with this passage, it is deeply encouraging!

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• Paul says: This mystery is profound, and I speak with reference to Christ and the church.
• By bringing in verses from throughout the Bible, we can shed some light on this amazing truth!

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• Tough questions about how to honor your parents, even when they are broken.

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• We ask why the Bible does not condemn slavery directly, explore the rich content of Ephesians 6:5–9 and the shocking challenge to all of us in the workplace, and talk about how this works out in practice today.

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• You live in two realities: material plus spiritual where there is a huge war raging.
• You are joined inseparably to Jesus, so take a stand with courage and joy.

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• Fully taking hold of the message of Ephesians equips us for warfare in the spiritual world.

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• The New Creation has already begun, but the Old has not yet ended. We are living in the overlap, which is tough,
• but if we understand it will be a source of immense power and joy.

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