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You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you Isa 26:3 |
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Friend,
If you do not already have a habit of gathering daily manna the first thing in the morning (we can look at the example given to us in Exodus 16 and find the pattern for make it a habit. Establish your life and your schedule to allow you the necessary time to do your daily collection first thing every morning to give you the strength to make it through the day. And remember that today’s manna will not be sufficient for tomorrow; tomorrow’s manna must be collected tomorrow morning. Friday, October 10, 2025
Today's Passage : Today's Passage :Overview of the New Testament: The Epistles Bible Verse:Ephesians 2:8-9, 4:4-6, 6:10-13 (ESV) "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. * * * There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. * * * Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. " Message:
At about this point in the New Testament, the names of the epistles begin to run together. To most people, the words “Galatians” and “Ephesians” are nearly indistinguishable; and yet, Ephesians is markedly different not only from Galatians, but also from all the epistles preceding it.
Galatians was possibly the first epistle Paul wrote; Ephesians one of the last. Paul wrote his final six epistles while imprisoned in Rome (thus called “prison epistles”): three to churches (Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians) and three to individuals, i.e. “pastoral” epistles (1 Timothy, Titus, and 2 Timothy). All Biblical references to Paul end with his imprisonment in Rome.
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The difference in date is reflected by a distinct shift in tone: Ephesians is joyful and upbeat. Galatians was more critical and admonitory, for the churches of Galatia were young and filled with confusion, disgraceful conduct, and false doctrine. But Paul had spent three years in Ephesus and there were no such blatant problems. Ephesians does contain instructional material, but given in the spirit of encouragement, a cheerful sharing of the benefits of grace with a church on the right path.
The first three of its six chapters are divided only because of their length, for they form a unified essay — almost a prayer of thanksgiving — on the subject of redemption: the great mystery and benefit of grace, which both they and we have inherited by faith in Christ, His blood and resurrection. The two longest sentences in the Bible are found in Ephesians 1. You can feel Paul’s excitement pouring out of his pen.
Chapters 4-6 instruct the reader on correct Christian behavior, but the tone is inspirational rather than critical. Paul treats the Ephesians as spiritually mature, and as a result, the advice he gives speaks directly to us today. Some of the lessons are difficult to hear, especially for the new believer, for Paul teaches a pure and spiritual Christianity; he presupposes an understanding of the concept, “Do not be conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2). He thus stresses obedience and service, urging total focus on the glorification Christ rather than oneself.
The epistle concludes with a magnificent inspiration: Paul’s “put on the armor of God” verses (Eph. 6:10-20).
Meditation : “The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.” ~ John 7:18 Prayer : ow may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip me with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in me what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.....Amen. |
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