September 22

that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, ~ Ephesians 1:20

Paul wrote his letter to Ephesus about 5 years after he left that city. He describes its Christians as holy people who were loyal to Christ. Paul had written to them previously (3:3-4), but now God guided him to write again. It is this later letter that we find in our Bibles. In 2 Peter 3:15-16, Peter mentions Paul’s letters and the wisdom that they contain. He says there that Paul’s letters have the same authority as the rest of the Bible.
From: usefulbible.com – by Keith Simons

Isaiah 39:1-41:16
Ephesians 1:1-23
Psalm 66:1-20
Proverbs 23:25-28

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Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Selah ~ Psalms 66:1-4

New Testament: Ephesians 1:1-23

Summary: Spiritual Blessings in Christ, Thanksgiving and Prayer

Christ rules over all

Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
~ Ephesians 1:21

Each country has a king, president or other ruler who has greater authority than anyone else in that country. Usually, the tradition is that he uses his signature to give legal authority to the government’s laws and declarations. It is his name, therefore, that causes everyone to recognise his power, authority and honour. His name has greater authority than any other name in that country.

God the Father has given to Christ, his Son, that kind of power and authority over all things (Matthew 28:18; see also Psalms 2 and 110). So, Revelation 19:16 calls him the ‘King of kings’; in other words, the King who has authority over all kings and rulers. Of course not everyone accepts his authority now, but in the future, all people will give him honour (Philippians 2:9-11).

Christ rules both our natural world, and also the spirit world. When he makes his judgement, even his greatest enemies – death (1 Corinthians 15:25-26 and 15:54-57), hell and the devil – will have to obey him (Revelation 20:10-14). Even now, God controls the power of these evil forces (Job chapters 1 and 2; Romans 8:28-39), but in the end, Christ will completely defeat them.

Christ rules both heaven and earth. The most important angels (God’s special servants) in heaven are extremely powerful (Daniel 1

0:10-14), but they gladly accept Christ’s authority (Psalm 148:2). In fact, they constantly praise him and give him honour (Revelation 5:11-12).

Christ rules both the present and the future age. His rule will never end. In the present age, some people and some spirits do not accept his authority – but, at the end of the age, Christ will be their judge (Matthew 25:31-32). In the future age, his authority over all things and all people will be absolute (Revelation chapter 21). All will obey him. From: usefulbible.com – by Keith Simons

Overview: Ephesians – Click Here

Introduction to Ephesians

Ephesians 1:1–2

The Rich Blessings of the Gospel

Ephesians 1:1-3

Dr. J. Vernon McGee – Thru the Bible

Acts – J Vernon Mcgee – Thru the Bible

Ephesians 01:01-04 – Click Here

Ephesians 01:05-23 – Click Here

Is it possible to measure how much God loves you? There is no way to do it. We are told in Scripture that God lavished His grace on us out of love for us. Jesus’ death on the cross demonstrates this abundance of blessing.