In a unique moment, Jesus begins his last week of ministry before the cross with a living parable that reminds us of the importance of our faith in Jesus.

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In this section, Paul is building on the concept of what it means to follow God’s example as we trust in Jesus. He focuses on what it means to live the light of Jesus as we make a difference in a world that is often described as dark.

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In this passage we are challenged to walk in the way of God’s self-denying love. But the challenge is highlighted by characteristics that are NOT to be part of the life of an individual or a church.

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In the second half of Ephesians 4, Paul gives his readers a more detailed list of what they need to “put off” in order to walk worthy of their calling to follow Jesus.

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In a culture that was about position, prestige, status, and superiority, the temptation was to find short cuts to advance. Paul builds on the theme of maturity in the last section to show the Ephesian Church what it should look like for the Holy Spirit to permeate every area of life.

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In this passage, we are reminded of the necessity to focus on Christ and to allow him to grow us individually and as a church toward a mature unity.

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The Apostle Paul prays for the church in Ephesus to grow as a group, in their awareness of God’s amazing love and the power it gives. We can learn from this prayer the importance of being fully engaged with our God.

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In a lengthy parenthetical statement, the Apostle Paul issues a reminder, by his own example, that we all have a responsibility to reflect God’s grace in our lives.

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