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Ephesians Pt. 2
The Significance of the Introduction
He is not throwing lightning bolts of condemnation down from heaven
with us - not far away / never leave us
for us - not against us
hold us securely in His right hand
Why does Jesus say “I know”?
Why does Jesus say “I know”?
Because he wants us to know that he cares for us and is intimately acquainted with the details of our lives.
Because he wants us to know that he cares for us and is intimately acquainted with the details of our lives.
“God is watching you.
He knows what you did.”
This line evokes fear
But God’s knowing reflects his loving.
Because he loves you, your heavenly Father takes an interest in your life.
But God’s knowing reflects his loving.
Because he loves you, your heavenly Father takes an interest in your life.
The One who numbers the hairs on your head knows what you are going through.
The One who numbers the hairs on your head knows what you are going through.
He knows the hardships and trials you are facing.
He knows the hardships and trials you are facing.
Why mention their deeds?
He’s encouraging them.
He’s encouraging them.
When you’re working for the Lord, it’s easy to feel underappreciated and unnoticed.
Sometimes it can feel like nobody cares.
When you’re working for the Lord, it’s easy to feel underappreciated and unnoticed.
Sometimes it can feel like nobody cares.
But Jesus cares.
He says, “I know how hard you are working.
I see your deeds and toil.”
But Jesus cares.
He says, “I know how hard you are working.
I see your deeds and toil.”
This is not a commendation
This is not a commendation
know simply means “I see”.
know simply means “I see”.
In these letters, Jesus says, “I know” in regard to both good deeds () and bad deeds (, ).
In these letters, Jesus says, “I know” in regard to both good deeds () and bad deeds (, ).
Toil means labors, extreme weariness, and beating.
The Ephesians were taking a beating.
They were working themselves to exhaustion.
Toil means labors, extreme weariness, and beating.
The Ephesians were taking a beating.
They were working themselves to exhaustion.
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The Ephesians were weary and heavy-laden.
They were a busy church in a busy city.
they were worn out.
(NIV)
Why mention their perseverance?
Why mention their perseverance?
Jesus commended the Philadelphians for keeping the word of his perseverance (), but the Ephesians were known for their perseverance.
Jesus commended the Philadelphians for keeping the word of his perseverance (), but the Ephesians were known for their perseverance.
The former were impressed with the Lord’s labor, while the latter were trying to impress him with their own.
The former were impressed with the Lord’s labor, while the latter were trying to impress him with their own.
He doesn’t commend or rebuke.
Not well done...hard working servants.
He doesn’t commend or rebuke.
Not well done...hard working servants.
What was missing was faith, hope, and love.
What was missing was faith, hope, and love.
Cannot tolerate?
and that you cannot tolerate evil men, and you put to the test those who call
themselves apostles, and they are not, and you found them to be false;
Cannot tolerate?
Tolerate is too mild a word.
Other translations say the Ephesians could not bear evil men.
Tolerate is too mild a word.
Other translations say the Ephesians could not bear evil men.
They did not support them in any form, but they tested and exposed them as liars and frauds.
They did not support them in any form, but they tested and exposed them as liars and frauds.
In other churches in Rev, evil people were able to do damage.
But here, they were able to do no lasting harm.
In other churches in Rev, evil people were able to do damage.
But here, they were able to do no lasting harm.
What evil men?
What evil men?
False apostles and Nicolaitans (see ).
False apostles and Nicolaitans (see ).
The Apostle Paul warned the Ephesians to be on their guard against savage wolves who would come among them and try to harm the flock ().
The Apostle Paul warned the Ephesians to be on their guard against savage wolves who would come among them and try to harm the flock ().
Later, the Apostle John exhorted them to test the spirits so that they might discern the spirit of truth and the spirit of error ().
Later, the Apostle John exhorted them to test the spirits so that they might discern the spirit of truth and the spirit of error ().
Did the Ephesians listen?
They did!
Did the Ephesians listen?
They did!
Among the travelers who passed through Ephesus, many claimed to be apostles or teachers, but the Ephesians tested them all.
Any charlatan who darkened their doors was soon sent packing.
Among the travelers who passed through Ephesus, many claimed to be apostles or teachers, but the Ephesians tested them all.
Any charlatan who darkened their doors was soon sent packing.
What had they endured?
What had they endured?
Attacks from wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Attacks from wolves in sheep’s clothing.
They had to deal with divisive people inside the church, and that was no small thing.
They had to deal with divisive people inside the church, and that was no small thing.
the prospect of this happening brought tears to his eyes
the prospect of this happening brought tears to his eyes
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