Friday, Mar 15 | Ephesians 2:11-22 | Hayden Walker
A major theme of the book of Ephesians is unity. So far in the letter, we have seen two different types: unity between God and humanity, and the unity of all creation under the feet of Christ. God has allowed believers to be in unity with Him because of the redemption paid by the blood of Christ. God raised Jesus to a place of victory over all powers and authorities, promising unity in all creation.
This theological perspective on unity shows that our reconciliation must first come from God. No unity can exist apart from Him. However, Paul does not allow us to remain only within the realm of divine unity. In Ephesians 2:11-22, Paul teaches that believers must live in unity with one another.
There was much dissension in the early church between Gentile believers and believers with a Jewish heritage. Paul is quick to remind them (and us!) that they all were dead and separated from God.
Though they shared a different bloodline, they all had a common connection to Jesus: they were estranged before they met Him! Because God made peace with them, Paul urges believers to live in unity with one another. All believers are now members of one household (Ephesians 2:19). There is no place for discord in the household of God.
Take some time today to ask God how you might be living in dissonance with others. What relationships need peace in your life? How can you go about reflecting the unity that you have with God to others?
Saturday, Mar 16-Sunday, Mar 17 | Ephesians 1:1-2:22
Reread Ephesians 1:1-2:22 over the weekend. Reflect on all that God has been saying to you through His word this week
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