Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Summary: This time of year is a great time to re-calibrate what we are thankful for.
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Peace to the brothers and sisters …
Summary: When Paul says “Peace to the brothers and sisters …” he means more than just a sixties vintage hippy dippy nice saying. He is transmitting the peace of God.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
Summary: Why is Tychicus going to Ephesus? Paul has given him a mission. Knowing his mission helps us understand what was on Paul’s mind when he wrote his letter to Ephesus.
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Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
Summary: Paul leaves certain things out of his letter that he considers unimportant but that he knows will be of interest to the Ephesians. So he sends it with someone who can answer those questions, Tychicus.
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Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Summary: Paul asks for the church at Ephesus to pray for him in specific ways. Today, Paul is with the Lord, but we can still pray in ways that honor his request.
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… and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Summary: Sometimes, it can seem like a struggle to know what to pray for. In this passage Paul gives us a prayer assignment that will keep us busy for the rest of our lives.
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With this in mind, be alert …
Summary: When Paul tells us to be alert, we are prompted to ask the question, “Alert for what?”
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… with all kinds of prayers and requests.
Summary: Looking for success is a common American ambition. Sometimes, when people find success, they become slaves to what they find.
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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions … with all kinds of prayers and requests.
Summary: Today’s passage leads us to look at another letter of Paul’s where he expands on this topic of praying in the Spirit.
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… with all kinds of prayers and requests.
Summary: All who believe are called to be part of the body of Christ. As Paul reminds us, there are many different parts in the body. All of us need the armor of God, and all of us have questions.
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