Paul declares to this church that they are doing great and so now he
prays for more. They are ready for all that God has to give to them theologically
and practically. Paul concludes by pointing to Jesus as the example of how all
these graces from God the Father are lived out.
Ephesians is brilliant. It is the revelation or uncovering of the master
plan of Jesus to unite heaven and earth, Jews and Gentiles, for a lasting mission
of good works. The themes of Ephesians of adoption, heirs with Jesus, Spirit,
resurrection power and so many more enlighten the believer’s faith and equip
them for every good work.
As we watch our society shift and change it can be easy to want to disengage and run. But is there a better way? Jeremiah the prophet battles this mentality when God gives him the remedy and the recipe for exiles to thrive in Babylon.