Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Jesus our Life

Jesus compares his ministry at one point to a doctor working with the sick. It is really a wonderful illustration. But it only goes so far. You see, a doctor gives to his patients something outside of himself- some medicine or something- to make them well. But Jesus - he gives us himself. He himself is our cure, our life.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Drama of Redemption

The Drama of Redemption in Ephesians 2:11-22

v. 11- The Main Characters: Jews ("the circumcision") and Gentiles ("the uncircumcision").

v. 12- The Conflict: Gentiles are "separated," "alienated," "strangers," "having no hope," and "without God in the world."

v. 13- The Turning Point: "...in Christ Jesus" the Gentiles "have been brought near."

vv. 14-18- The Twist: Jews and Gentiles "both one" in Christ.

vv. 19-20- The Resolution: Gentiles "no longer strangers and aliens," but are "fellow citizens." 

v. 21- The Climax: Jews and Gentiles in Christ together a "holy temple in the Lord"

v. 22- The Moral: "...you also"?