As we kick off the New year, here are a couple of things happening that you can be a part of: Kid’s Morning Out Free indoor playground for kids ages 0-5 10-Noon at Highland Park every Wednesday Men’s Study Starting Jan 23rd at 7pm at Mission Heights. February Daily Reflections Every day in February there […]
This year we are doing Christmas Eve services a bit differntly. Highland Park We will only have a 10am service at Highland Park Mission Heights There will be service only at 7pm and there is no 10am service Christmas Day There will not be services at either site. Hope you all have a blessed Christmas […]
This Friday is the first performance of our musical “Welcome to Bethlehem”. It is a show for all ages and focuses around hope. We have 4 shows that all start at 7pm. Admission is at the door by donation to MyLuVPak (find out more about MyLuvPak)
Ephesians 4:15 ..but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ..
Ever had your parents or a teacher tell you to grow up? And here, the Bible says it, too. Fortunately, the phrase is part of a wider context and gives us some how and where. Notice this final JPP (Jesus Prepositional Phrase), ‘into Him.’
Reflection Questions
So, how do we grow?..and where to?
This concludes our meditations/medications focusing on the prepositional phrases in Ephesians that specifically include Jesus Christ or His pronouns. We could have wandered into the remainder of the letter but, alas, we have run out of time. Thank you for taking this journey with me and I look forward to discussing and debating in our breakfast meetings as we ponder the question, ‘Jesus, what have You done?’
Our Final breakfast is this Saturday at 9 am where we get together to discuss the reflections and share our thoughts. Please let us know if you plan to come by signing up below:
Ephesians 4:13 ..until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ..
Compare this use of ‘fullness’ to the previous reference of 3:19. Jesus wants fullness for us – fullness of God and of Christ.
Reflection Questions
How are we to achieve this?
Can we be filled more than once?
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Ephesians 4:7&8 But to each of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men.”(Psalm 68)
You and I have been graced; that is, His grace has been lavished on us for the salvation of our souls – Hallelujah – and also for the sake of our service. The Greek word charis is rendered in the NT mostly as ‘grace’, but can also mean ‘work’ or ‘gift’.
Reflection Questions
So, what are some of your gifts?
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Ephesians 3:20 & 21 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
The glory of God is here resident in Jesus. Amen, that is indeed so; however, consider the other PP (prepositional phrase), the one that comes before: ‘in the church.’ The church, the gathering where Jesus is present, is equally the place of God’s glory.
Reflection Questions
How is glory manifest in Jesus?
How is that same glory manifest in the church?
Finish this statement: Christ in you______..
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Ephesians 3:19 ..And to know the love of Christ, which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.
I do not understand the depth of this verse, but I am determined to recite this prayer over my own life, and the lives of others.
Reflection Questions
No questions here; rather a sincere appeal to you that you pray vv14 to 19 over your life right now. Perhaps even committing it to memory.
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Ephesians 3:11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord..
You might want to read the verses prior to 11 to determine what ‘this’ is. Apparently, the unified Church of Christ is on display. In other words, ‘Have you considered my servant, Job?’ Do not fear; the powers of darkness may hate you, but always remember, you are in Christ.
Reflection Questions
How do you feel about this role?
Who is our enemy and what is he about?
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