Paul prays for the Holy Spirit’s transforming power, for Jesus to be the controlling force in our lives and for the capacity to fully understand and know the riches of God and His love.

Paul explains the “mystery” of Jew and Gentile sharing equally in New Covenant blessings in the church.

Paul describes the unified body of Christ—Jew and Gentile together—as a new kingdom, a new family and a new Temple.

An extended discussion on legalism vs. grace.

Paul contrasts our past (“dead in our sins”) with now being “alive to God” by grace through faith in Jesus.

Paul prays that God will through His Spirit enable the Ephesians to understand all God has done for them in the past, the present and the future and that they will understand the power now available to them.

Paul invites us to praise each member of the Trinity for their work in the plan of redemption.

An introduction to the city of Ephesus, its importance and the themes of this letter are presented.

In a world of deceit, sin, rebellion and oppression, these Psalms give counsel on how to live with faith, confidence and hope. Although King David laments God’s seeming silence in the midst of his suffering, in the end he affirms his confidence and trust in God.

Psalm 9: God, the Sovereign Lord of history, with justice and righteousness, holds civilizations and individuals accountable.