The progression towards Peace:They Watch. 2:8They Wonder. 2:9-14 God’s answers to their questions:Reassurance: Do not be afraid.Revelation: Messiah has arrived, there is hope.Peace: “Glory to God in the highest . . .”“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The response to Peace:They Worship. 2:15-16They Witness. 2:17-18 NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, w...  Read More

Challenge to PrayPray in the Spirit. Ephesians 6:18a Pray on all occasions. Ephesians 6:18bPray with all kinds of prayers and requests.   Ephesians 6:18cStay alert. Ephesians 6:18dPersevere in prayer. Ephesians 6:18ePray specifically and ask for prayer. Ephesians 6:19  Examples of PrayerElisha. 2 Kings 6:15-20 Hanna. 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 2:1ff Daniel. Daniel 10:10-14Nehemiah. Nehemiah 1:4-5, 2:4-5, 4:...  Read More

Ephesians 6:10-17We are at War: Ephesians 6:10-11  The war is real.  The war is now.  The enemy we face is real. Ephesians 6:12  It is not “if” our lives come under attack, but “when.”  The LORD is our strength. Ephesians 6:13  We win by relying on His power, not our own.             The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:14-17  Belt of Truth  Breastplate of Righteousness  Shoes of the Gospel of Peace  Shi...  Read More

Gospel principles that lit the fuse to undermine the institution of slavery and eventually destroy it:Equality. Ephesians 6:9cJustice. Eph. 6:9a, Colossians 4:1 Brotherhood. Colossians 3:11, Philemon 1:16 Employees:Be respectful. Ephesians 6:5a Work with sincerity, as working for Jesus. Eph. 6:5b Be consistent and conscientious. Eph. 6:6 Work wholeheartedly; cheerful, with a good attitude recogniz...  Read More

Children obey your parents. Ephesians 6:1-2They are expected to obey in the Lord in everything.Children obey your parents in everything. Col. 3:20Connected to well being.That it may go well with you . . . Eph. 6:1:3Fathers, do not embitter or provoke your children.         Eph. 6:4a, Col. 3:21Bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Eph. 6:4bParents are to discipline their chil...  Read More

God’s definition of a marriage: “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” Paul: Ephesians 5:31, Jesus: Matthew 19:5, Moses: Genesis 2:24A man leaves father and mother . . .Unites to his wife . . .Two become one flesh.Wife’s responsibility:Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22...  Read More

Ephesians 5:1-20Walk In The Way Of Love. (1-2)Love Distorted. (2-7)Sexual ImmoralityImpurityGreedObscenityFoolish talk or coarse jokingIdolaters Walk In The Light. (8-14)Live As Wise. (15-20)Make the most of every opportunity.Understand the Lord’s Will.Be Filled with the Spirit.Worship with one another.GIve Thanks. NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, we will continue in the book of Ephesians in chapter 5. H...  Read More

As believers, we are to avoid the immoral slide of non-believers:Futile thinking leads to . . . Ephesians 4:17Darkened understanding and ignorance lead to . . . V. 18Loss of all sensitivity leads to . . . V. 19aGiven over to every kind of impurity. V. 19bWe are to put off the old and put on the new:It begins by continually renewing our minds with our new identity. Ephesians 4:20-23We are to contin...  Read More

Character Qualities promoting unity: Eph. 4:1-3HumilityGentlenessPatienceLoveDeterminationDoctrines of unity: Eph. 4:4-6There is one body 4:4a There is one Spirit 4:4bThere is one hope 4:4cThere is one Lord 4:5aThere is one faith 4:5bThere is one baptism 4:5cThere is one God and Father 4:6Gifts Jesus gives promoting unity: Eph. 4:7-13Types of giftsApostolicPropheticEvangelisticPastoralTeachingPurp...  Read More

Historical PerspectiveIsrael History: Genesis 12:1-3, Gen. 17:9, 16Arab History: Genesis 16Prophetic PerspectiveEzekiel’s War Ezekiel 38-39DifferencesComing from the North; alliance of Russia, Iran, TurkeyAll nations against herTimingBirth Pains and elementsFocused on Jerusalem; Luke 21:20Focused on Temple Mount and temple; 2 Thes. 2:1-4Jesus returns to Mount of Olives; Zech. 4:14Millennial Reign;...  Read More

4 REQUESTS:INNER POWER Ephesians 3:16that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.DEEP FAITH Ephesians 3:17aso that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—SUPER LOVE Ephesians 3:17b-19athat you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and l...  Read More

Ephesians 3:1-13Paul’s Prayer Begins. (1)The Mystery Revealed. (2-7)Fellow-heirs.Fellow-members of the same body.Sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. The Manifold Wisdom of God Revealed. (8-12)The preaching of the boundless riches of Christ.He bore our sins.He completed our righteousness.He conquered our death and hell and the devil.Make plain to everyone the mystery.The manifold wisdo...  Read More