Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
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.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:23a – The Peace of God”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.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:21 – Details”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.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:19-20 – Prayer List”… because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.
Summary: Recasting life in terms of a prison sentence offers us the chance to see anew what Jesus did for us and what we can do for him.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:8 – And Then He Smiled”As a prisoner for the Lord,
Summary: As Paul begins the fourth chapter of his letter, he reminds us that he is a prisoner “for the Lord.” To put this in perspective, it is helpful to reflect on Paul’s life and what it might have been like had he not met Jesus.
Continue reading “Ephesians 4:1a – What Jesus Wants”