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Table of Contents:
Paid Content Includes:
- Explanation: Exploration of Each Section
- Let’s take a closer look at what these verses teach us.
- Personal Thoughts: Understanding Scripture
- What does this Scripture mean for you personally?
- Personal Commentary: Deepening our understanding of God’s Word
- How can we apply this Scripture to deepen our relationship with God?
- Personal Commentary on Christian Discipleship
- How does this Scripture guide us in following Jesus more closely?
- Personal Reflection Commentary on Spiritual Growth
- In what ways does this Scripture help us grow spiritually?
- Ask Yourself A Question
- How can you live out the truth of this Scripture in your daily life?
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Welcome
Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the presence of our Lord. It’s a joy to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and eager hearts to delve deeper into God’s Word.
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. Thank You for gathering us together as Your family. As we open Your Word, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to guide us, enlighten our minds, and open our hearts to receive Your truth and grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Introduction to Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
In this portion of Scripture from Ephesians, chapters 2, verses 11 to 22, the Apostle Paul writes to the church in Ephesus, reminding them of the profound transformation that occurs through Christ’s redemptive work. Paul speaks to both Jewish and Gentile believers, emphasizing how Christ has broken down the dividing wall of hostility between them, reconciling all believers into one body through His sacrifice on the cross.
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22 (NIV)
11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)—
12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,
16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,
20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.
22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Intercessory Prayer
Lord God, we lift before You our hearts and prayers, knowing that through Christ, You have reconciled us to Yourself and to one another. We pray for unity among Your people, that we may live out the peace and love that Christ has bestowed upon us. Help us to be ambassadors of reconciliation in a world filled with division and strife. May Your Spirit empower us to extend Your grace and mercy to all. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Congregational Response
May we, as God’s redeemed children, live each day in the truth of Ephesians 2:11-22, embracing our identity as members of God’s household, united in Christ. Amen.
Sermon Introduction
Welcome, friends, to today’s journey through Ephesians 2:11-22, where the Apostle Paul paints a masterpiece of God’s plan for unity and reconciliation. This passage isn’t just words on a page; it’s a vibrant picture of how Christ’s sacrifice transcends divisions and unites us in His love.
Setting the Scene Socially and Historically
In the bustling city of Ephesus, a diverse community thrived—Jewish believers steeped in tradition and Gentiles searching for spiritual fulfillment. Yet, amidst this cultural mosaic, tensions simmered between these groups, divided by centuries of prejudice and misunderstanding. Paul’s message in Ephesians 2:11-22 challenges this status quo, declaring that in Christ, all barriers are shattered. Today, this message resonates profoundly as societies grapple with racial, ethnic, and social divides. It reminds us that Christ’s work on the cross isn’t just ancient history; it’s a timeless beacon of hope, offering reconciliation and unity to a fragmented world.
Sermon Title “Rebuilding God’s Temple: How Christ Unites Us All”
Sermon Outline
I. The Former Division (Ephesians 2:11-12)
- A. Gentiles’ Condition before Christ
- Separated from Christ
- Excluded from Israel’s citizenship
II. The Work of Christ (Ephesians 2:13-18)
- A. Christ’s Sacrifice
- Brought near by the blood of Christ
- Reconciled both groups to God through the cross
- B. Christ’s Purpose
- To create one new humanity
- To preach peace to those near and far
III. The New Unity in Christ (Ephesians 2:19-22)
- A. Our New Identity
- Fellow citizens with God’s people
- Members of God’s household
- B. Christ as the Cornerstone
- Foundation of apostles and prophets
- Building together as a dwelling place for God
This outline takes us through Paul’s exhortation, showing how Christ’s work breaks down barriers, reconciles enemies, and establishes a new community where all are welcome and united in God’s love. This sermon encourages us to reflect on how we perceive God’s work, embrace the power of faith, and respond obediently and compassionately in our Christian journey.
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Paid Content Includes:
- Explanation: Exploration of Each Section
- Let’s take a closer look at what these verses teach us.
- Personal Thoughts: Understanding Scripture
- What does this Scripture mean for you personally?
- Personal Commentary: Deepening our understanding of God’s Word
- How can we apply this Scripture to deepen our relationship with God?
- Personal Commentary on Christian Discipleship
- How does this Scripture guide us in following Jesus more closely?
- Personal Reflection Commentary on Spiritual Growth
- In what ways does this Scripture help us grow spiritually?
- Ask Yourself A Question
- How can you live out the truth of this Scripture in your daily life?
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