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It is an honor to be here today to bring you the Word and we appreciate you allowing us to partner with you in fulfilling the great commission of making disciples.

I want to let you know we have been praying for the people of Fe Y Podor since we came in November, but specifically because of the flooding the past couple days. We have been asking for God to relieve you from the rain and the floodwaters. There are times in the storms of life that the floodwaters rise and it seems like there is no way out and the trial will never end. Rest in “2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Our goal here is to be a blessing to you, to make the commission of making disciples here in the Valley easier on our fellow brothers and sisters.

I want to let you know we have been praying for the people of Fe Y Podor since we came in November, but specifically because of the flooding the past couple days. We have been asking for God to relieve you from the rain and the floodwaters. There are times in the storms of life that the floodwaters rise and it seems like there is no way out and the trial will never end. Rest in “2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Our goal here is to be a blessing to you, to make the commission of making disciples here in the Valley easier on our fellow brothers and sisters.

I want to let you know we have been praying for the people of Fe Y Podor since we came in November, but specifically because of the flooding the past couple days. We have been asking for God to relieve you from the rain and the floodwaters. There are times in the storms of life that the floodwaters rise and it seems like there is no way out and the trial will never end. Rest in “2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Today we will be in the book of . I will ask Max to read the text in Spanish, and those who speak English to read the text while he does in just a minute.

Paul also wrote about sufferings in the letter to the Romans. In Chapter 5 he writes “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

Today we will be in the book of . I will ask Max to read the text in Spanish, and those who speak English to read the text while he does in just a minute.

Paul also wrote about sufferings in the letter to the Romans. In Chapter 5 he writes “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

Something that many Americanized preachers try to do is be funny and tell jokes to win over those to whom he is preaching to. I am no different, but I recognize that Americanized humor does not translate to other cultures well, so I will spare you the jokes. My students are relieved because my jokes are not that funny anyway.

I want to let you know we have been praying for the people of Fe Y Podor since we came in November, but specifically because of the flooding the past couple days.

Something that many Americanized preachers try to do is be funny and tell jokes to win over those to whom he is preaching to. I am no different, but I recognize that Americanized humor does not translate to other cultures well, so I will spare you the jokes. My students are relieved because my jokes are not that funny anyway.

I want to let you know we have been praying for the people of Fe Y Podor since we came in November, but specifically because of the flooding the past couple days.

We have been asking for God to relieve you from the rain and the floodwaters. There are times in the storms of life that the floodwaters rise and it seems like there is no way out and the trial will never end.

It is good to be here together with believers in the faith. Besides our faith there are many things we have in common even though there are cultural. If you go back to Genesis, we are carrying the inherited sin of Adam and Eve.

We have been asking for God to relieve you from the rain and the floodwaters. There are times in the storms of life that the floodwaters rise and it seems like there is no way out and the trial will never end.

It is good to be here together with believers in the faith. Besides our faith there are many things we have in common even though there are cultural. If you go back to Genesis, we are carrying the inherited sin of Adam and Eve.

We are here today because Noah survived the flood, and some of you have survived the recent flood as well.

When you face trials of various kinds but in the physical, emotional, and spiritual realm, rest in .

We are here today because Noah survived the flood, and some of you have survived the recent flood as well.

When you face trials of various kinds but in the physical, emotional, and spiritual realm, rest in .

Something that many Americanized preachers try to do is be funny and tell jokes to win over those to whom he is preaching to.

If you read ahead a little further we have speak different languages because of the Tower of Babble.

Something that many Americanized preachers try to do is be funny and tell jokes to win over those to whom he is preaching to.

If you read ahead a little further we have speak different languages because of the Tower of Babble.

Something that many Americanized preachers try to do is be funny and tell jokes to win over those to whom he is preaching to.

I am no different, but I recognize that Americanized humor does not translate to other cultures well, so I will spare you the jokes.

And if you go to , you will see that not only are we sinners, not only do we speak different languages, but we are all Gentiles. Unless one of the Hispanics is Jewish…

I am no different, but I recognize that Americanized humor does not translate to other cultures well, so I will spare you the jokes.

And if you go to , you will see that not only are we sinners, not only do we speak different languages, but we are all Gentiles. Unless one of the Hispanics is Jewish…

I am no different, but I recognize that Americanized humor does not translate to other cultures well, so I will spare you the jokes.

And if you go to , you will see that not only are we sinners, not only do we speak different languages, but we are all Gentiles. Unless one of the Hispanics is Jewish…

I am no different, but I recognize that Americanized humor does not translate to other cultures well, so I will spare you the jokes.

Of all the letters in the Pauline letters, Ephesians is the one that appears to be the most general and least situational. No particular problem appears to be addressed in the epistle, and it does not have the same sense of urgency or response to a crisis, as do Paul’s other letters. This letter is written more like a sermon than his other letters.

My students are relieved because my jokes are not that funny anyway.

Of all the letters in the Pauline letters, Ephesians is the one that appears to be the most general and least situational. No particular problem appears to be addressed in the epistle, and it does not have the same sense of urgency or response to a crisis, as do Paul’s other letters. This letter is written more like a sermon than his other letters.

My students are relieved because my jokes are not that funny anyway.

Of all the letters in the Pauline letters, Ephesians is the one that appears to be the most general and least situational. No particular problem appears to be addressed in the epistle, and it does not have the same sense of urgency or response to a crisis, as do Paul’s other letters. This letter is written more like a sermon than his other letters.

It is good to be here together with believers in the faith. Besides our faith there are many things we have in common even though there are cultural differences.

Paul wrote this while in prison in Rome.

It is good to be here together with believers in the faith. Besides our faith there are many things we have in common even though there are cultural differences.

Paul wrote this while in prison in Rome.

It is good to be here together with believers in the faith. Besides our faith there are many things we have in common even though there are cultural differences.

Paul wrote this while in prison in Rome.

If you go back to Genesis, we are carrying the inherited sin of Adam and Eve.

The following may be gleaned about the readers from the letter. First, they are men and women whom God has blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

If you go back to Genesis, we are carrying the inherited sin of Adam and Eve.

The following may be gleaned about the readers from the letter. First, they are men and women whom God has blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

In particular, God had chosen them in his Son before the foundation of the world, and predestined them to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Christ before the foundation of the world.

We are here today because Noah survived the flood, and some of you have survived the recent flood as well.

In particular, God had chosen them in his Son before the foundation of the world, and predestined them to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Christ before the foundation of the world.

We are here today because Noah survived the flood, and some of you have survived the recent flood as well.

If you read ahead a little further we have speak different languages because of the Tower of Babble.

For their part, they had heard the word of truth, the gospel of salvation, and appropriated it for themselves.

If you read ahead a little further we have speak different languages because of the Tower of Babble.

For their part, they had heard the word of truth, the gospel of salvation, and appropriated it for themselves.

If you read ahead a little further we have speak different languages because of the Tower of Babble.

And if you go to , you will see that not only are we sinners, not only do we speak different languages, but we are all Gentiles. Unless one of the Hispanics is Jewish…

They are ‘saints’ who believe in and love our Lord Jesus.

Of all the letters in the Pauline letters, Ephesians is the one that appears to be the most general and least situational. No particular problem appears to be addressed in the letter, and it does not have the same sense of urgency or response to crisis or sin, as do Paul’s other letters.

The readers are spoken of as ‘children of light’ who are God’s work of new creation.

Of all the letters in the Pauline letters, Ephesians is the one that appears to be the most general and least situational. No particular problem appears to be addressed in the letter, and it does not have the same sense of urgency or response to crisis or sin, as do Paul’s other letters.

The readers are spoken of as ‘children of light’ who are God’s work of new creation.

Paul wrote this while in prison in Rome.

They have experienced the grace of God, and the love of God and Christ. They understand in a personal way the blessings of redemption, the forgiveness of sins, life, salvation, and reconciliation.

Paul wrote this while in prison in Rome.

They have experienced the grace of God, and the love of God and Christ. They understand in a personal way the blessings of redemption, the forgiveness of sins, life, salvation, and reconciliation.

Here are a few things we know about the people Paul wrote the letter to. First, they are men and women whom God has blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

Having been sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption, they know what it means to have access to the Father through Christ by the same Spirit.

Here are a few things we know about the people Paul wrote the letter to. First, they are men and women whom God has blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

God had chosen them in his Son before the foundation of the world, and predestined them to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Christ before the foundation of the world.

Along with others who have been incorporated into Christ, they have been united with him in his resurrection and exaltation, so that now his destiny has become theirs.

God had chosen them in his Son before the foundation of the world, and predestined them to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Christ before the foundation of the world.

Along with others who have been incorporated into Christ, they have been united with him in his resurrection and exaltation, so that now his destiny has become theirs.

God had chosen them in his Son before the foundation of the world, and predestined them to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Christ before the foundation of the world.

Along with others who have been incorporated into Christ, they have been united with him in his resurrection and exaltation, so that now his destiny has become theirs.

For their part, they had heard the word of truth, the gospel of salvation, and appropriated it for themselves.

Let us stand and honor God with the reading of His Word. (Spanish)

For their part, they had heard the word of truth, the gospel of salvation, and appropriated it for themselves.

(Prayer)

They are ‘saints’ who believe in and love our Lord Jesus.

(Prayer)

They are ‘saints’ who believe in and love our Lord Jesus.

(Prayer)

They are ‘saints’ who believe in and love our Lord Jesus.

They are spoken of as ‘children of light’ who are God’s work of new creation.

We have a lot of text to cover to get to the meat of the message which is verses 19-22.

They are spoken of as ‘children of light’ who are God’s work of new creation.

They have experienced the grace of God, and the love of God and Christ.

But this passage is so rich we cannot simply overlook the first 8 verses.

But this passage is so rich we cannot simply overlook verses 11-18.

They have experienced the grace of God, and the love of God and Christ.

But this passage is so rich we cannot simply overlook verses 11-18.

They have experienced the grace of God, and the love of God and Christ.

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Now because of the cross it simply means we were not the in crowd.

They have been sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption, they know what it means to have access to the Father through Christ by the same Spirit.

Of all the letters in the Pauline leters, Ephesians is the one that appears to be the most general and least situational. No particular problem appears to be addressed in the epistle, and it does not have the same sense of urgency or response to a crisis as do Paul’s other letters.

They have been sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption, they know what it means to have access to the Father through Christ by the same Spirit.

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Now because of the cross it simply means we were not the in crowd.

They have been sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption, they know what it means to have access to the Father through Christ by the same Spirit.

They have been united with Christ in his resurrection and adoration.

Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

They have been united with Christ in his resurrection and adoration.

Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

The following may be gleaned about the readers from the epistle. First, they are men and women whom God has blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ (). In particular, God had chosen them in his Son before the foundation of the world, and predestined them to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Christ before the foundation of the world (1:4, 5). For their part, they had heard the word of truth, the gospel of salvation, and appropriated it for themselves (1:13).

They have been united with Christ in his resurrection and adoration.

We were alienated from God. We were strangers, foreigners who did not belong to citizenship of Israel, God’s chosen people. We did not have the access to the covenants of the promise of God’s chosen people, and therefore we did not have hope.

Isn’t it good to be a member of God’s family?

The readers, along with other Christians, are described by a host of designations used of God’s people in the Old Testament and in the New. They are ‘saints’ (1:1, 15, 18; 3:18; 5:3; 6:18) who believe (1:1, 13, 15; 2:18; 3:12) and love our Lord Jesus Christ (6:24). The readers are spoken of as ‘children of light’ (5:8) who are God’s work of new creation (2:10). They have experienced the grace of God (1:6, 8; 2:5, 8), and the love of God and Christ (2:4; 5:2, 25). They understand in a personal way the blessings of redemption (1:7), the forgiveness of sins (1:7; 4:32), life (2:5), salvation (1:13; 2:5, 8), and reconciliation (2:14–18). Having been sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption (1:13; 4:30), they know what it means to have access to the Father through Christ by the same Spirit (2:18). Along with others who have been incorporated into Christ, they have been united with him in his resurrection and exaltation, so that now his destiny has become theirs (2:5–6).

But now in Christ we, who were once far off, have been brought near because of the price that Jesus paid when he died on the cross.

Let us stand and honor God with the reading of His Word. (Spanish)

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Now because of the cross it simply means we were not the in crowd.

Let us stand and honor God with the reading of His Word. (Spanish)

But now in Christ we, who were once far off, have been brought near because of the price that Jesus paid when he died on the cross.

(Prayer)

Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

Praise God we are no longer separated from God because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.

Praise God the grave is empty!

We have a lot of text to cover to get to the meat of the message which is verses 19-22.

We were alienated from God. We were strangers, foreigners who did not belong to citizenship of Israel, God’s chosen people. We did not have the access to the covenants of the promise of God’s chosen people, and therefore we did not have hope.

We have a lot of text to cover to get to the meat of the message which is verses 19-22.

But now in Christ we, who were once far off, have been brought near because of the price that Jesus paid when he died on the cross.

But this passage is so rich we cannot simply overlook verses 11-18.

Without Mary, there is no virgin birth, with out the birth there is no messiah, without the Messiah there is no cross, without the cross there is no forgiveness, without the resurrection there is no hope.

But this passage is so rich we cannot simply overlook verses 11-18.

Without Mary, there is no virgin birth, with out the birth there is no messiah, without the Messiah there is no cross, without the cross there is no forgiveness, without the resurrection there is no hope.

But this passage is so rich we cannot simply overlook verses 11-18.

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Now because of the cross it simply means we were not the in crowd.

Without these things, there is no peace. Jesus is our peace.

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

Praise God we are no longer separated from God because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.

We are all Gentiles in the flesh. Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

Without these things, there is no peace. Jesus is our peace.

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

We were alienated from God. We were strangers, foreigners who did not belong to citizenship of Israel.

Praise God the grave is empty!

We were alienated from God. We were strangers, foreigners who did not belong to citizenship of Israel.

Not only are we Gentiles, but also we were Gentiles who were separated from God because of our sin in verse 12.

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

We were alienated from God. We were strangers, foreigners who did not belong to citizenship of Israel.

Wait a minute, two men? That’s right. There are two different men, but it’s not just men, it’s two different people groups. The two here is the Jews and the Gentiles.

We were alienated from God. We were strangers, foreigners who did not belong to citizenship of Israel, God’s chosen people.

Wait a minute, two men? That’s right. There are two different men, but it’s not just men, it’s two different people groups. The two here is the Jews and the Gentiles.

We did not have the access to the covenants of the promise of God’s chosen people, and therefore we did not have hope.

Without Mary, there is no virgin birth, with out the birth there is no messiah, without the Messiah there is no cross, without the cross there is no forgiveness, without the resurrection there is no hope.

We did not have the access to the covenants of the promise of God’s chosen people, and therefore we did not have hope.

Without these things, there is no peace. Jesus is our peace.

But now in Christ we, who were once far off, have been brought near because of the price that Jesus paid when he died on the cross.

See, when Jesus went to the cross, he destroyed that dividing wall between God and men, between Jew and Gentile, and made them one, and made peace, and in doing so he reconciled us to himself.

But now in Christ we, who were once far off, have been brought near because of the price that Jesus paid when he died on the cross.

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

Praise God we are no longer separated from God because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.

Reconciliation is the key part to us understanding the Gospel. The Gospel is this: God is reconciling all things to himself through the person and work of Jesus.

Praise God we are no longer separated from God because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.

But now in Christ we, who were once far off, have been brought near because of the price that Jesus paid when he died on the cross.

Praise God we are no longer separated from God because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.

Praise God the grave is empty!

He is doing this personally by calling all men to be saved and reconciling those who respond in faith.

Praise God the grave is empty!

He is doing this personally by calling all men to be saved and reconciling those who respond in faith.

Wait a minute, two men? That’s right. There are two different men, but it’s not just men, it’s two different people groups. The two here is the Jews and the Gentiles.

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

See, when Jesus went to the cross, he destroyed that dividing wall between God and men, between Jew and Gentile, and made them one, and made peace, and in doing so he reconciled us to himself.

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

He will reconcile all of creation when he comes back and establishes the new heaven and the new earth.

Praise God the grave is empty!

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

Wait a minute, two men? When you look at the context in the original language, it’s not two men; it’s two people groups. The only two groups were Jews and Gentiles.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

Wait a minute, two men? When you look at the context in the original language, it’s not two men; it’s two people groups. The only two groups were Jews and Gentiles.

Reconciliation is the key part to us understanding the Gospel. The Gospel is this: God is reconciling all things to himself through the person and work of Jesus.

Wait a minute, two men? When you look at the context in the original language, it’s not two men; it’s two people groups. The only two groups were Jews and Gentiles.

Without Mary, there is no virgin birth, with out the birth there is no messiah, without the Messiah there is no cross, without the cross there is no forgiveness, without the resurrection there is no hope.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

See, when Jesus went to the cross, he destroyed that dividing wall between God and men, between Jew and Gentile, and made them one, and made peace, and in doing so he reconciled us to himself.

A distraught husband wants to be reconciled to his wife who has left him; a worried mother longs to be reconciled to a wayward daughter; and the lost sinner needs to be reconciled to God.

He is doing this personally by calling all men to be saved and reconciling those who respond in faith.

See, when Jesus went to the cross, he destroyed that dividing wall between God and men, between Jew and Gentile, and made them one, and made peace, and in doing so he reconciled us to himself.

Without these things, there is no peace. Jesus is our peace.

A distraught husband wants to be reconciled to his wife who has left him; a worried mother longs to be reconciled to a wayward daughter; and the lost sinner needs to be reconciled to God.

Reconciliation is the key part to us understanding the Gospel. The Gospel is this: God is reconciling all things to himself through the person and work of Jesus.

It was Jesus that made us one with the Father. He broke down the dividing wall of hostility, that was there because of the sin in our lives, and created in himself one new man in place of the two.

Reconciliation is the key part to us understanding the Gospel. The Gospel is this: God is reconciling all things to himself through the person and work of Jesus.

Sin is the great separator in this world. It has been dividing people since the very beginning of human history.

He will reconcile all of creation when he comes back and establishes the new heaven and the new earth.

Sin is the great separator in this world. It has been dividing people since the very beginning of human history.

Reconciliation is the key part to us understanding the Gospel. The Gospel is this: God is reconciling all things to himself through the person and work of Jesus.

He is doing this personally by calling all men to be saved and reconciling those who respond in faith.

Wait a minute, two men? That’s right. There are two different men, but it’s not just men, it’s two different people groups. The two here is the Jews and the Gentiles.

He is doing this personally by calling all men to be saved and reconciling those who respond in faith.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they were separated from God. Before long, their sons were separated from each other and Cain killed Abel.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

He will reconcile all of creation when he comes back and establishes the new heaven and the new earth.

The earth was filled with violence () and the only remedy seemed to be judgment. But even after the Flood, men sinned against God and each other, and even tried to build their own unity without God’s help.

A distraught husband wants to be reconciled to his wife who has left him; a worried mother longs to be reconciled to a wayward daughter; and the lost sinner needs to be reconciled to God.

He will reconcile all of creation when he comes back and establishes the new heaven and the new earth.

See, when Jesus went to the cross, he destroyed that dividing wall between God and men, between Jew and Gentile, and made them one, and made peace, and in doing so he reconciled us to himself.

Sin is the great separator in this world. It has been dividing people since the very beginning of human history.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

Reconciliation is the key part to us understanding the Gospel. The Gospel is this: God is reconciling all things to himself through the person and work of Jesus.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus Christ came to the world.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus Christ came to the world.

A distraught husband wants to be reconciled to his wife who has left him; a worried mother longs to be reconciled to a wayward daughter; and the lost sinner needs to be reconciled to God.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they were separated from God. Before long, their sons were separated from each other and Cain killed Abel.

A distraught husband wants to be reconciled to his wife who has left him; a worried mother longs to be reconciled to a wayward daughter; and the lost sinner needs to be reconciled to God.

He is doing this personally by calling all men to be saved and reconciling those who respond in faith.

It was His work on the cross that abolished the enmity between Jew and Gentile and between sinners and God.

As Gentiles, we were considered far off, while Jews were considered near and Jesus preached peace to both. We have access in one Spirit to the Father because of the punishment that brought us peace.

The earth was filled with violence () and the only remedy seemed to be judgment. But even after the Flood, men sinned against God and each other, and even tried to build their own unity without God’s help.

As Gentiles, we were considered far off, while Jews were considered near and Jesus preached peace to both. We have access in one Spirit to the Father because of the punishment that brought us peace.

Sin is the great separator in this world. It has been dividing people since the very beginning of human history.

He will reconcile all of creation when he comes back and establishes the new heaven and the new earth.

Sin is the great separator in this world. It has been dividing people since the very beginning of human history.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they were separated from God.

You know what this means?

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus Christ came to the world.

So what does the word reconciliation mean? It means to make all things right with one another, to bring together.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they were separated from God.

In we see the earth was filled with violence and the only remedy seemed to be judgment. But even after the Flood, men sinned against God and each other, and even tried to build their own unity without God’s help.

A distraught husband wants to be reconciled to his wife who has left him; a worried mother longs to be reconciled to a wayward daughter; and the lost sinner needs to be reconciled to God.

It was His work on the cross that abolished the enmity between Jew and Gentile and between sinners and God.

It means as believers in Christ we are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, members of the house of God. Adopted sons and daughters, of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

In we see the earth was filled with violence and the only remedy seemed to be judgment. But even after the Flood, men sinned against God and each other, and even tried to build their own unity without God’s help.

As Gentiles, we were considered far off, while Jews were considered near and Jesus preached peace to both. We have access in one Spirit to the Father because of the punishment that brought us peace.

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus came to the world.

· One nation (v. 19a). Israel was God’s chosen nation, but they rejected their Redeemer and suffered the consequences. The kingdom was taken from them and given to “a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” ().

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus came to the world.

Sin is the great separator in this world. It has been dividing people since the very beginning of human history.

· One nation (v. 19a). Israel was God’s chosen nation, but they rejected their Redeemer and suffered the consequences. The kingdom was taken from them and given to “a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” ().

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus came to the world.

You know what this means?

This “new nation” is the church, “a chosen generation … a holy nation, a peculiar people.” In the Old Testament, the nations were reckoned by their descent from Shem, Ham, or Japheth ().

It was His work on the cross that eliminated the hostility between Jew and Gentile and between sinners and God.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they were separated from God. Before long, their sons were separated from each other and Cain killed Abel.

This “new nation” is the church, “a chosen generation … a holy nation, a peculiar people.” In the Old Testament, the nations were reckoned by their descent from Shem, Ham, or Japheth ().

It was His work on the cross that eliminated the hostility between Jew and Gentile and between sinners and God.

In the Book of Acts, we see these three families united in Christ. In , a descendant of Ham is saved, the Ethiopian treasurer; in , a descendant of Shem, Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle; and in , the descendants of Japheth, the Gentiles in the household of the Roman soldier, Cornelius.

It means as believers in Christ we are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, members of the house of God. Adopted sons and daughters, of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

You know what this means?

The earth was filled with violence () and the only remedy seemed to be judgment. But even after the Flood, men sinned against God and each other, and even tried to build their own unity without God’s help.

You know what this means?

In the Book of Acts, we see these three families united in Christ. In , a descendant of Ham is saved, the Ethiopian treasurer; in , a descendant of Shem, Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle; and in , the descendants of Japheth, the Gentiles in the household of the Roman soldier, Cornelius.

It means as believers in Christ we are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, members of the house of God. Adopted sons and daughters, of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

It means as believers in Christ we are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, members of the house of God. Adopted sons and daughters, of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

· One nation (v. 19a). Israel was God’s chosen nation, but they rejected their Redeemer and suffered the consequences. The kingdom was taken from them and given to “a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” ().

The result was another judgment that scattered the nations and confused the tongues. It was then that God called Abraham, and through the nation of Israel, Jesus Christ came to the world.

· One family (v. 19b). Through faith in Christ, we enter into God’s family, and God becomes our Father.

It was His work on the cross that abolished the enmity between Jew and Gentile and between sinners and God.

This “new nation” is the church, “a chosen generation … a holy nation, a peculiar people.” In the Old Testament, the nations were reckoned by their descent from Shem, Ham, or Japheth ().

· One nation (v. 19a). Israel was God’s chosen nation, but they rejected their Redeemer and suffered the consequences. The kingdom was taken from them and given to “a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” ().

· One family (v. 19b). Through faith in Christ, we enter into God’s family, and God becomes our Father. This wonderful family of God is found in two places, “in heaven and earth” (). Living believers are on earth; believers who have died are in heaven. None of God’s children are “under the earth” () or in any other place in the universe. We are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

· One nation (v. 19a). Israel was God’s chosen nation, but they rejected their Redeemer and suffered the consequences. The kingdom was taken from them and given to “a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” ().

This “new nation” is the church, “a chosen generation … a holy nation, a peculiar people.” In the Old Testament, the nations were reckoned by their descent from Shem, Ham, or Japheth ().

In the Book of Acts, we see these three families united in Christ. In , a descendant of Ham is saved, the Ethiopian treasurer; in , a descendant of Shem, Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle; and in , the descendants of Japheth, the Gentiles in the household of the Roman soldier, Cornelius.

As Gentiles, we were considered far off, while Jews were considered near and Jesus preached peace to both. We have access in one Spirit to the Father because of the punishment that brought us peace.

We are being built as a temple with the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the cornerstone.

This wonderful family of God is found in two places, “in heaven and earth.” Living believers are on earth; believers who have died are in heaven.

This “new nation” is the church, “a chosen generation … a holy nation, a peculiar people.” In the Old Testament, the nations were reckoned by their descent from Shem, Ham, or Japheth ().

In the Book of Acts, we see these three families united in Christ. In , a descendant of Ham is saved, the Ethiopian treasurer; in , a descendant of Shem, Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle; and in , the descendants of Japheth, the Gentiles in the household of the Roman soldier, Cornelius.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

It is in Jesus that the structure of the Temple is based on. We are being joined together, and we grow into a holy temple in the Lord, into a place where the Spirit of God dwells.

You know what this means?

We are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

· One temple (vv. 20–22). In the Book of Genesis, God “walked” with His people; but in Exodus, He decided to “dwell” with His people. God dwelt in the tabernacle until Israel’s sins caused “the glory to depart.”

· One family (v. 19b). Through faith in Christ, we enter into God’s family, and God becomes our Father. This wonderful family of God is found in two places, “in heaven and earth” (). Living believers are on earth; believers who have died are in heaven. None of God’s children are “under the earth” () or in any other place in the universe. We are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

It means as believers in Christ we are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, members of the house of God. Adopted sons and daughters, of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

· One family (v. 19b). Through faith in Christ, we enter into God’s family, and God becomes our Father.

Then God dwelt in the temple; but, alas, again Israel sinned and the glory departed.

· One nation (v. 19a). Israel was God’s chosen nation, but they rejected their Redeemer and suffered the consequences. The kingdom was taken from them and given to “a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” ().

· One family (v. 19b). Through faith in Christ, we enter into God’s family, and God becomes our Father.

We are being built as a temple with the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the cornerstone.

It is in Jesus that the structure of the Temple is based on. We are being joined together, and we grow into a holy temple in the Lord, into a place where the Spirit of God dwells.

This “new nation” is the church, “a chosen generation … a holy nation, a peculiar people.” In the Old Testament, the nations were reckoned by their descent from Shem, Ham, or Japheth ().

God’s next dwelling place was the body of Christ, which men took and nailed to a cross. Today, through His Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God.

This wonderful family of God is found in two places, “in heaven and earth.” Living believers are on earth; believers who have died are in heaven.

In Christ, we are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

God does not dwell in man-made temples, including church buildings. He dwells in the hearts of those who have trusted Christ as Lord and Savior and in the church collectively.

In the Book of Acts, we see these three families united in Christ. In , a descendant of Ham is saved, the Ethiopian treasurer; in , a descendant of Shem, Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle; and in , the descendants of Japheth, the Gentiles in the household of the Roman soldier, Cornelius.

In Christ, we are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

We are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

The foundation for this church was laid by the Apostles and New Testament prophets. Jesus Christ is the Foundation and the Chief Cornerstone.

Sin has divided mankind, but Christ unites by His Spirit. All believers, regardless of national background, belong to that “holy nation” with citizenship in heaven ().

· One temple (vv. 20–22). In the Book of Genesis, God “walked” with His people; but in Exodus, He “dwelt” with His people. God dwelt in the tabernacle until Israel’s sins caused “the glory to depart.”

· One temple (vv. 20–22). In the Book of Genesis, God “walked” with His people; but in Exodus, He decided to “dwell” with His people. God dwelt in the tabernacle until Israel’s sins caused “the glory to depart.”

The cornerstone binds the structure together; Jesus Christ has united Jews and Gentiles in the church.

Then God dwelt in the temple; but, alas, again Israel sinned and the glory departed.

· One family (v. 19b). Through faith in Christ, we enter into God’s family, and God becomes our Father.

Then God dwelt in the temple; but, alas, again Israel sinned and the glory departed.

God’s next dwelling place was the body of Christ, which men took and nailed to a cross.

This wonderful family of God is found in two places, “in heaven and earth.” Living believers are on earth; believers who have died are in heaven.

This reference to the temple would be meaningful to both the Jews and the Gentiles in the Ephesian church: the Jews would think of Herod’s temple in Jerusalem, and the Gentiles would think of the great temple of Diana.

God’s next dwelling place was the body of Christ, which men took and nailed to a cross. Today, through His Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God.

God’s next dwelling place was the body of Christ, which men took and nailed to a cross.

God does not dwell in man-made temples, including church buildings. He dwells in the hearts of those who have trusted Christ as Lord and Savior and in the church collectively.

Both temples were destined to be destroyed, but the temple Christ is building will last forever.

Today, through His Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God.

We are all brothers and sisters in the one family, no matter what racial, national, or physical distinctions we may possess.

God does not dwell in man-made temples, including church buildings. He dwells in the hearts of those who have trusted Christ as Lord and Savior and in the church collectively.

The Holy Spirit builds this temple by taking dead stones out of the pit of sin, giving them life, and setting them lovingly into the temple of God.

God does not dwell in man-made temples, including church buildings. He dwells in the hearts of those who have trusted Christ as Lord and Savior and in the church collectively.

· One temple (vv. 20–22). In the Book of Genesis, God “walked” with His people; but in Exodus, He decided to “dwell” with His people. God dwelt in the tabernacle until Israel’s sins caused “the glory to depart.”

The foundation for this church was laid by the Apostles and New Testament prophets. Jesus Christ is the Foundation and the Chief Cornerstone.

Jesus Christ is the Foundation and the Chief Cornerstone for the church.

The cornerstone binds the structure together; Jesus Christ has united Jews and Gentiles in the church.

Jesus Christ is the Foundation and the Chief Cornerstone for the church.

This temple is “fitly framed together” as the body of Christ, so that every part accomplishes the purpose God has in mind.

Then God dwelt in the temple; but, alas, again Israel sinned and the glory departed.

God’s next dwelling place was the body of Christ, which men took and nailed to a cross. Today, through His Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God.

Neither spiritual death nor spiritual distance can defeat the grace of God! But He has not only saved us individually, He has also made us a part of His church collectively.

This reference to the temple would be meaningful to both the Jews and the Gentiles in the Ephesian church: the Jews would think of Herod’s temple in Jerusalem, and the Gentiles would think of the great temple of Diana.

The cornerstone binds the structure together; Jesus Christ has united Jews and Gentiles in the church.

The Holy Spirit builds this temple by taking dead stones out of the pit of sin, giving them life, and setting them lovingly into the temple of God.

God does not dwell in man-made temples, including church buildings. He dwells in the hearts of those who have trusted Christ as Lord and Savior and in the church collectively.

The Holy Spirit builds this temple by taking dead stones out of the pit of sin, giving them life, and setting them lovingly into the temple of God.

Both temples were destined to be destroyed, but the temple Christ is building will last forever.

This leads to two practical applications as we close this study.

The Holy Spirit builds this temple by taking dead stones out of the pit of sin, giving them life, and setting them lovingly into the temple of God.

The foundation for this church was laid by the Apostles and New Testament prophets. Jesus Christ is the Foundation and the Chief Cornerstone.

This temple is “fitly framed together” as the body of Christ, so that every part accomplishes the purpose God has in mind (Read for homework).

· First, have you personally experienced the grace of God? Are you spiritually dead? Are you distant from God? Or have you trusted Christ and received that eternal life that only He can give?

This temple is “fitly framed together” as the body of Christ, so that every part accomplishes the purpose God has in mind (Read for homework).

This temple is “fitly framed together” as the body of Christ, so that every part accomplishes the purpose God has in mind.

If you are not sure of your spiritual position, I urge you to turn to Christ by faith and trust Him.

The cornerstone binds the structure together; Jesus Christ has united Jews and Gentiles in the church.

This leads to two practical applications as we close this study.

This reference to the temple would be meaningful to both the Jews and the Gentiles in the Ephesian church: the Jews would think of Herod’s temple in Jerusalem, and the Gentiles would think of the great temple of Diana.

· First, have you personally experienced the grace of God? Are you spiritually dead? Are you distant from God? Or have you trusted Christ and received that eternal life that only He can give?

Like the nation of Israel, you may have been given many spiritual privileges, only to reject the God who gave them. Or, like the Gentiles, you may have turned away from God and lived deliberately in sin and disobedience.

· First, have you personally experienced the grace of God? Are you spiritually dead? Are you distant from God? Or have you trusted Christ and received that eternal life that only He can give?

Neither spiritual death nor spiritual distance can defeat the grace of God! But He has not only saved us individually, He has also made us a part of His church collectively.

In either case, “there is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (). Call on Christ—He will save you.

This leads to two practical applications as we close this study.

If you are not sure of your spiritual position, I urge you to turn to Christ by faith and trust Him.

Both temples were destined to be destroyed, but the temple Christ is building will last forever.

If you are not sure of your spiritual position, I urge you to turn to Christ by faith and trust Him. (Reference to how invitation will be done.)

The Holy Spirit builds this temple by taking dead stones out of the pit of sin, giving them life, and setting them lovingly into the temple of God.

Like the nation of Israel, you may have been given many spiritual privileges, only to reject the God who gave them. Or, like the Gentiles, you may have turned away from God and lived deliberately in sin and disobedience.

· First, have you personally experienced the grace of God? Are you spiritually dead? Are you distant from God? Or have you trusted Christ and received that eternal life that only He can give?

· Second, if you are a true believer in Christ, are you helping others to trust Him? You have been raised from the dead—do you “walk in newness of life”?

This temple is “fitly framed together” as the body of Christ, so that every part accomplishes the purpose God has in mind.

In either case, “there is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (). Call on Christ—He will save you.

If you are not sure of your spiritual position, I urge you to turn to Christ by faith and trust Him.

Do you share this Good News of eternal life with others? You are no longer at enmity with God, but are you spreading the Good News of “peace with God” with those who are still fighting Him?

In either case, “there is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (). Call on Christ—He will save you.

Jesus Christ died to make reconciliation possible. You and I must live to make the message of reconciliation personal. God has “given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

· Second, if you are a true believer in Christ, are you helping others to trust Him? You have been raised from the dead—do you “walk in newness of life”?

Like the nation of Israel, you may have been given many spiritual privileges, only to reject the God who gave them. Or, like the Gentiles, you may have turned away from God and lived deliberately in sin and disobedience.

· Second, if you are a true believer in Christ, are you helping others to trust Him? You have been raised from the dead—do you “walk in newness of life”?

Neither spiritual death nor spiritual distance can defeat the grace of God! But He has not only saved us individually, He has also made us a part of His church collectively.

Do you share this Good News of eternal life with others? You are no longer at enmity with God, but are you spreading the Good News of “peace with God” with those who are still fighting Him?

In either case, “there is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (). Call on Christ—He will save you.

This leads to two practical applications as we close this study.

We are His ambassadors of peace. Our feet should be shod “with the preparation of the Gospel of peace” ().

Jesus Christ died to make reconciliation possible. You and I must live to make the message of reconciliation personal. God has “given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

· First, have you personally experienced the grace of God? Are you spiritually dead? Are you distant from God? Or have you trusted Christ and received that eternal life that only He can give?

A missionary was preaching in the village market, and some of the people were laughing at him because he was not a very handsome man.

Jesus Christ died to make reconciliation possible. You and I must live to make the message of reconciliation personal. God has “given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

· Second, if you are a true believer in Christ, are you helping others to trust Him? You have been raised from the dead—do you “walk in newness of life”?

We are His ambassadors of peace. Our feet should be shod “with the preparation of the Gospel of peace” ().

If you are not sure of your spiritual position, I urge you to turn to Christ by faith and trust Him.

Do you share this Good News of eternal life with others? You are no longer at enmity with God, but are you spreading the Good News of “peace with God” with those who are still fighting Him?

We are His ambassadors of peace. Our feet should be shod “with the preparation of the Gospel of peace” ().

He took it for a time, and then he said to the crowd, “It is true that I do not have beautiful hair, for I am almost bald.

Like the nation of Israel, you may have been given many spiritual privileges, only to reject the God who gave them. Or, like the Gentiles, you may have turned away from God and lived deliberately in sin and disobedience.

Nor do I have beautiful teeth, for they are really not mine; they were made by the dentist.

A missionary was preaching in the village market, and some of the people were laughing at him because he was not a very handsome man.

Jesus Christ died to make reconciliation possible. You and I must live to make the message of reconciliation personal. God has “given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

A missionary was preaching in the village market, and some of the people were laughing at him because he was not a very handsome man.

In either case, “there is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (). Call on Christ—He will save you.

He took it for a time, and then he said to the crowd, “It is true that I do not have beautiful hair, for I am almost bald.

We are His ambassadors of peace. Our feet should be shod “with the preparation of the Gospel of peace” ().

I do not have a beautiful face, nor can I afford to wear beautiful clothes. But this I know:

Nor do I have beautiful teeth, for they are really not mine; the dentist made them.

A missionary was preaching in the village market, and some of the people were laughing at him because he was not a very handsome man.

I have beautiful feet!”

Nor do I have beautiful teeth, for they are really not mine; they were made by the dentist.

· Second, if you are a true believer in Christ, are you helping others to trust Him? You have been raised from the dead—do you “walk in newness of life”?

Do you share this Good News of eternal life with others? You are no longer at enmity with God, but are you spreading the Good News of “peace with God” with those who are still fighting Him?

He took it for a time, and then he said to the crowd, “It is true that I do not have beautiful hair, for I am almost bald.

I do not have a beautiful face, nor can I afford to wear beautiful clothes. But this I know:

And he quoted the verse from Isaiah: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” ().

I have beautiful feet!”

Nor do I have beautiful teeth, for they are really not mine; they were made by the dentist.

Do you have beautiful feet?

I have beautiful feet!”

Jesus Christ died to make reconciliation possible. You and I must live to make the message of reconciliation personal. God has “given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

And he quoted the verse from Isaiah: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” ().

I do not have a beautiful face, nor can I afford to wear beautiful clothes. But this I know:

We are His ambassadors of peace. Our feet should be shod “with the preparation of the Gospel of peace” ().

And he quoted the verse from Isaiah: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” ().

A missionary was preaching in the village market, and some of the people were laughing at him because he was not a very handsome man.

Do you have beautiful feet?

I have beautiful feet!”

Do you have beautiful feet?

He took it for a time, and then he said to the crowd, “It is true that I do not have beautiful hair, for I am almost bald.

And he quoted the verse from Isaiah: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” ().

Nor do I have beautiful teeth, for they are really not mine; they were made by the dentist.

Do you have beautiful feet?

I do not have a beautiful face, nor can I afford to wear beautiful clothes. But this I know:

I have beautiful feet!”

And he quoted the verse from Isaiah: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” ().

Do you have beautiful feet?