God's Blueprint For Your Life

INTRODUCTION: picture of sidewalk.

Draw near to God. (2:17-18)

Ephesians 2:17 ESV

17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.

came and preached - like me? haha (always exexpting me to preach haha) evgalize - share good news.

peace - Part of the good news is peace.

racial reconcillation.

Far off and near - same message.

Ephesians 2:18 ESV

18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

The son preached. The Spirit gives us access. - Talk about the trinity.

The Father is still the goal.

Align Yourself to Jesus. (2:19-20)

Ephesians 2:19 ESV

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,

no longer strangers and aliens - 2:12 - says we were strangers and aliens. But now we aren’t.

Mask wearing illustrtion.

St. Pete Publix illustration.

fellow citizens with the saints - not only did we become citizens, but we became family.

built on the foundation apostles and prophets. - not today’s prophets. But those in Scripture.

Cornerstone - had to be perfect. 600 tons. 2 Jumbo jets.

illustration of several people. (here or later)

Connect to the church. (2:21)

Ephesians 2:21 ESV

21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

whole structure -

being joined together - unique word.

Brick wall overlays.

holy temple - significance of temple.

Become God’s Temple. (2:22)

Ephesians 2:22 ESV

22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

dwelling place - We are being made into the temple of God!

CONCLUSION: Home renovation??? Kara????