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Ephesians 4:25-32 (view passage online)
As members of one another in Christ’s body, we must put aside lying, sinful anger, and corrupt speech. Instead, we should actively speak truth, build others up, and be kind and forgiving, just as God forgave us.
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Ephesians 4:17-24 (view passage online)
Through Christ, we have put off the old self and put on the new man, a decisive action that has already occurred. Our ongoing battle is to renew our minds with truth, allowing our new identity in Christ to transform our daily conduct.
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Ephesians 4:7-16 (view passage online)
Christ has given spiritual gifts to the church through apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers. Their primary role is to equip the saints for ministry, helping the whole body grow into maturity and unity.
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John 2:12-22 (view passage online)
When Jesus cleansed the temple, He signaled the end of the old system of worship. By speaking of raising the temple of His body in three days, He pointed to the new covenant, where believers themselves are God’s dwelling place.
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Ephesians 4:1-6 (view passage online)
We should live in a way that is worthy of our calling, which requires humility, gentleness, and patience with one another. We preserve unity by remembering we all share one body, one Spirit, one Lord, and one faith.
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Ephesians 3:14-21 (view passage online)
Paul prays that the Spirit would give us power in our inner being so that Christ can be at home in our hearts through faith. As we become rooted in His love, we can experientially know it and be filled with the fullness of God.
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Ephesians 3:14-21 (view passage online)
To live a holy life, we must first understand the foundational truths of our new identity in Christ. God’s plan for our holiness is accomplished by His grace through faith, not by our own efforts to keep the law.
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John 2:1-12 (view passage online)
Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana reveals His creative power. The miracle points to who He is, replacing the old covenant symbols of purification with the new wine of His new covenant.
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Ephesians 3:1-13 (view passage online)
Paul reveals the mystery that was hidden for ages: in Christ, Gentiles are now fellow heirs with Jews in one body, the church. This new creation is distinct from Israel and demonstrates God’s manifold wisdom to the spiritual realms.
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Ephesians 2:11-22 (view passage online)
Through the blood of Christ, Gentiles who were once far from God have been brought near, creating one new man with Jews. The wall of hostility has been torn down, giving all believers access to the Father as a holy temple where God dwells.