Paul is on a roll in the first part of his letter to the Ephesians. He’s painted this glorious explosion of praise at how great this God is that we serve. It’s on that basis as well as the good report that he’s received that pulls him into prayer. The point of that prayer can […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Powerful Prayer Points Part OneThat first chapter of Ephesians doesn’t give you time to get settled in at all. A brief introduction and then an explosion of praise. Just reading this first chapter makes a mockery of some people’s response to the invitation of praise resulting in merely parroting the phrase ‘Praise God’ or the lovely foreign version ‘Hallelujah’. […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Praise ExplosionI came across this picture from Steve Green’s Facebook page and it struck a profound chord in me. The eternal purposes of God are not spoken about often enough. Seeing salvation as the end goal misses the point of the purpose for which we were created in the first place. We get to work out […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians – A Pivotal VerseWe are indeed privileged to be able to read the letter that is referred to as the letter to the Ephesians. We can indeed read it, but I also love the fact that it was written so its target audience would be able to hear it. More likely than not a gathering would sit and […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Just ListenThere’s something about scripture that the more I read it and appreciate the more I’m aware that I need to understand how I can bridge the gap between what it says and how I live. That’s not just an individual consideration. It affects how I view the nature of how we gather as the called […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Opening NotesPawson has a lot of helpful things to say about Ephesians as an overview. Though it suggests the entirety of the talk is 40 minutes, it’s one of the quickest 40 minutes you will experience so engaging is the man. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More David Pawson: Ephesians (Unlocking The Bible Series)We in 2016 who have access to online material are incredibly blessed. There are many resources available for us to help us as we grow in knowing Jesus through the Scriptures. It is not a substitute for reading scripture, but it certainly helps to gain a good understanding of what we’re reading. As Exploring Ephesians […]
Read More Helpful Overviews on the Book of EphesiansLately I have found certain activities to be grounding. By that I mean they give me a sense of purpose and definition for the day ahead. These activities can take place on a daily basis or on a weekly basis. I haven’t got round to set activities on a monthly or quarterly basis, but I’m […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: A PreludeComing across this video helped tremendously understand more about the importance of something that is not always seen easily. I am grateful for opportunities like this to consider why Jesus did it and what we should learn from it. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?Self-control is one of the most fascinating aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. Paul is insistent in telling the church in Galatia that there are two forces at war with each other: the flesh and the Spirit. He outlines what the works of the flesh are – so we know what marks out people […]
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