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Introduction
Prior studies in following Jesus – deny self, take up cross, follow Jesus, love God and others
Now moving from the theory to practical.
From what to why and how.
First half is review of the Good News of Jesus and our salvation in Him
Second half is practical living out of our response to what God has done for us.
Info from – Read Later, in app.
Ephesus – port town along the coast in modern Turkey, center for trade.
Temple of Artemis/Diana fertility goddess.
Paul total 3 years in Ephesus.
Preaching and teaching.
Effect – church, impacting witches coming to Jesus, temple worship impacted, businesses around temple impacted, riots started.
Letter approx.
10 years later.
Letter but more general.
Not addressing specific issues in church but more like a worship guide.
Big picture Gospel presentation.
A general call to praise God and reasons why.
The poem/song provides a loose outline of the topics covered in the letter.
Read
Greeting – Author, audience, introduce God’s choice here too.
Points
Bless God
Begins with worship and reviewing the blessings we have from God through Jesus Christ.
3 times blessing/praise.
All three are same root word.
Eulogy = spoken blessing.
Spiritual blessing
Bless God or All Praise to God = spoken words of praise.
Similar to speak a blessing vs. curse.
In the heavenly realm = Not about material blessing.
Spiritual blessings.
Bless God because we are blessed
Three other places praise is mentioned – to the praise of His glory (glorious grace) vv.
6, 12, 14
God’s blessings poured out return to him in praise.
Another concept repeated – phrase In Christ
Who has blessed us in Christ
In Christ = united with Christ, relationship with Him based on His grace in faith.
Trusting in Him.
Never apart from Jesus.
These blessings do not come outside of our relationship with Jesus.
Salvation is through faith in Jesus only by God’s grace.
I Am the way, truth, life
I Am the way, truth, life
Section 1:4-6 God’s blessings from the Father
Section 1:7-12 God’s blessings through Jesus Christ
Section 1:13-14 God’s blessings through His Holy Spirit.
Our Spiritual Blessings
Ephesians 1:
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(replace pronouns with the appropriate form God or Jesus)
God’s blessings from the Father
Chosen – called out (same as root word for church).
God chose us in Jesus – to belong to Jesus and by Jesus to be made holy.
New Concept! – previously only Jews were known to be God’s chosen people.
Not chosen apart from our outside of Jesus, but because we unite with Him by faith.
Illustration – Not individually hand picked as in a pickup game, but God chose to bless the group who would follow Jesus.
Loved – in love
Predestined us – pre-determined or preplanned.
God’s plan From the very beginning.
Adopted – made sons/full rights as children through Jesus His Son. (not on our own).
Again – in line with God’s will/plan and to please Himself.
all who believed in Jesus – right to become children of God.
all who believed in Jesus – right to become children of God.
To the praise of God’s glorious grace – praise God for His grace
Grace which He given/poured out.
“Grace that God graced us with”
In the Beloved, or in the One God Loved – another In Christ that says because it pleased God to love His Son and because we belong to Jesus.
God’s Blessings through Jesus
Ephesians 1:7-
Redeemed – redemption means God purchased us back with the blood of Jesus.
– released from the power of sin
Because we belong to Jesus – through Jesus.
Forgiven – released from the guilt/punishment of sin.
Blessed
Out of the vast wealth of God’s grace
Grace that God poured out/lavished on us
God opened to our understanding the incomprehendable will and purpose in Jesus.
God’s purpose – at just the right time, bring all things in heaven and on earth together in unity under the authority of Jesus.
Grand scheme – God’s purpose from the beginning was to lift up Jesus and bring everything together in Him to rescue mankind and restore creation.
VV.11-14 Expanding on the bringing together of all things Jews and Gentiles united in Christ.
Chosen – actually Made Heirs
Preplanned – again God’s intention from the beginning is worked out in all His plans
We = Jews the first to put hope in or trust/faith In Christ
Bring praise and glory to God
God’s blessings through His Holy Spirit
In Christ you (Gentiles) also included
Sealed – Marked – Guaranteed
Heard the message of truth = Good News of Jesus and His salvation
Believed
Marked with the guarantee of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit = down payment of the inheritance until we take possession.
Illustration – wealthy relative, mansion, cars, boat, etc. Willed to you, transferred at a later date, like certain age or event.
As a guarantee – signed document.
Or hands you the keys.
You can begin using the estate now until that designated time when it becomes yours.
So praise and glorify God
Conclusion
What does this worship passage tell us about God?
Father - Loves, pre-planned salvation, chose, adopted,
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