Category Archives: Ephesians

Ephesians 3:1 – 13

Readers may notice that I’ve skipped all of chapter 2. Don’t worry. I’ll fill in the gap. But I’ve just got to prepare tomorrow’s Sunday school lesson. I’ve been traveling the last two weeks, and my able, accomplished substitute teacher … Continue reading

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Ephesians 1:7-10, Part 3 (Unity)

(Eph 1:7-10 ESV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,  8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight  9 making known to us … Continue reading

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Ephesians 1: Questions

So here I am, you know, putting up all these post on Ephesians for Sunday school class, and it occurred to me at about 11:00 last night — my wife had this coughing fit and woke me up (don’t tell … Continue reading

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Ephesians 1:20-23 Christ and the Church at God’s Right Hand

(Eph 1:20-23 ESV)  20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,  21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above … Continue reading

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Ephesians 1:15-19 The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation

Eph 1:15-19 (Eph 1:15-19 ESV)  15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,  16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in … Continue reading

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Ephesians 1:11-14: Hope, the Spirit, the Seal, and the Engagement Ring

Verses 1:11-12 (Eph 1:11-12 ESV)  11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the … Continue reading

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Ephesians: Introduction; 1:1 – 10, Part 2

(Eph 1:3-6 ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,  4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation … Continue reading

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Ephesians: Introduction; 1:1 – 6, Part 1

My church’s adult Bible classes are all studying Ephesians for the fall quarter. The church staff has provided me with copious notes and even a poster for each lesson. I’ll be writing my own stuff. I won’t entirely ignore the … Continue reading

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