The Mystery Of The Kingdom of God – Ephesians 3

The Mystery Of The Kingdom of God – Ephesians 3

33 Reading Text – Ephesians 3:1-14 Webster defines mystery as “something not understood or beyond understanding,” or “a profound, inexplicable, or secretive quality or character,” or finally, as “a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot fully understand.”   As we read in our Bible text, we see that Paul tells us that by…

Who You Are – Part 4

Who You Are – Part 4

32 Reading Text – Ephesians 2:10-22 Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life…

Who You Are – Part 3

Who You Are – Part 3

31 Reading Text – Ephesians 2:1-10 Have you ever seen anyone who is nearing their final breath on earth?  It is very sobering to watch their physical body, usually lying in a bed, unable to do anything on their own.  As they transition from physical life on earth, sometimes they open their eyes with joy…

Who You Are – Part 2

Who You Are – Part 2

30 Reading Text – Ephesians 1:1-18 We looked at Ephesians 1:1-7 and I hope you are encouraged about how we are blessed In Christ.  We literally have every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm.  That means that we lack nothing to be who God called us to be.  However, we know that the enemy of…

Who You Are – Part 1

Who You Are – Part 1

29 Reading text – Ephesians 1:1-7 Ephesians is one of my favorite books of the bible, and continues to be alive to me today, even after the numerous times I’ve read it.  I told Susan recently, that I am amazed at the revelation God gives, even after all this time.  That is just another testament…

Who? I Am – Part 5

Who? I Am – Part 5

27 Reading text – John 10: 7 – 14  Then Jesus said to the crowds, I AM the Door of the sheep.  All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I AM the Door, if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in…

Who? I Am – Part 4

Who? I Am – Part 4

26 Reading text – John 11:1-44 John 11:1-44 tells the remarkable story of a man and two sisters who were friends of Jesus.  The sisters, Mary and Martha, sent for Jesus letting Him know that Lazarus was sick.  Jesus immediately says, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the…

Who? I Am – Part 3

Who? I Am – Part 3

25 After Jesus heard that John, His cousin, was beheaded, He departed by boat to a deserted place by Himself.  But when the multitudes heard where he was going, they followed Him on foot from the cities.   Jesus saw the crowd of 5,000 men, along with women and children, and had compassion on them and…

Who? I Am – Part 2

Who? I Am – Part 2

24 As we continue this series, I encourage you to begin by reading the entire passage of John 8:31-58.  For brevity, I’ve selected some specific points below.  John 8:31 – 33 -Then Jesus said to the Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.  And you shall know…