Unity is an interesting concept. Getting it confused with conformity is so subtle and so prevalent whenever there’s an effort to paint unity in the eyes of one person or organisation. So unity in the light of the glorious God who has expressed a love that can never be fathomed fully is a far better […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: OneThis is one of the most stirring prayer requests we come across in scripture. Paul just has the two requests. Strength in the inner being that continues to allow Christ to dwell – courtesy of the tremendous riches of the heavenly Father From the deep base of love get together with saints to truly get […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Powerful Prayer Points Part TwoDuring his roll, Paul has a brief word to help with the perspective he shares with those that are reading this letter. We have this letter because Paul took his responsibility seriously to take what God gave Him and be a good steward of it. That responsibility in particular was to share the revealing of […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Paul’s Powerful ParenthesisAfter praise and prayer, Paul gives us perspective. This is where we were, this is who we were and this was what we deserved. By we, in as much as Paul’s audience are Gentiles in Ephesus area, the conditions are applicable to us. There is an approach that suggests the good news is based on […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: In PerspectiveThat 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)Lately 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 Prelude
