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For this reason… for what reason?
Last week we talked about unity in spite of differences
Remember the Sneetches?
That’s why Paul is writing to Epehesians
Remember, gentiles are a part of God’s picture
Analyze the tree
Here’s how important it is that Jew and gentile get along:
Where is Paul when he’s writing?
Roman prison...
Roman prison,
But he says JESUS CHRIST!
He
He’s right where he’s supposed to be
Jesus was his Lord, not Rome
Also, he wants the gentiles to know he’s there because of them
He doesn’t want people feeling sorry for him!
Why?!
Because he is sent to explain the mystery!
What is the mystery?
How must that feel to the Jews?
How must that feel to the Jews?
Emi, I’m taking you to Taco Bell
But then everyone is there!
You’re not special like you used to be
But we should rejoice that you have all your friends now!
This will be difficult for Jews for a long time...
Why is it good news that gentiles are fellow heirs?
Paul was made a minister - Greek is diakonos
What other word is associated with diakonos?
DEACON - means “table servant”
It is not right to be diakonos, because we focus on the Word
Back to Paul...
When he calls himself a “minister,” he’s saying he is a humble servant
Then he explains why in verse 8
Why does Paul say he’s the least of all saints, and why grace?
Paul persecuted the church!
What was Paul’s name before it was Paul?
SAUL
What was Paul’s name before it was Paul?
SAUL
Paul was there when they killed Stephen!
The first martyr
What is a martyr?
Paul calls himself the “chief of sinners”
Yet God still uses him
I can definitely relate to Paul
I could name a list of sins before I was following God...
My friend Brandon couldn’t accept I was changed
But by God’s grace, I am allowed to minister like Paul
I should NEVER be allowed to with what I’ve done
But God is so kind to me...
And He’s kind to you!
Back to Ephesians
eph 3:9-
This was Paul’s passion:
To make the church better by sharing the gospel with EVERYONE!
Notice verse 10 says heavenly beings learn from the church!
Know who Spurgeon is?
He said this:
“And, lastly, what think some of you, would angels say of your walk and conversation?
Well, I suppose you don’t care much about them, and yet you should.
For who but angels will be the reapers at the last, and who but they shall be the convoy to our spirits across the last dark stream?
Who but they shall carry our spirit like that of Lazarus into the Father’s bosom?
Surely we should not despise them.”
If the church instructs heavenly beings, what are you teaching?
Some of us are just teaching exactly how far God’s grace will go!
Some are teaching how much God’s grace can change us!
Which do you want to be?
Bring it back to the tree
The purpose was the tree, but it was chopped, purified, and restarted
Then there was a branch, the root of Jesse that regrew
And now God’s plan is fulfilled in Christ, for everyone!
CLOSING: Donkey in the well
The trick is to shake off the dirt, step up, and keep moving
Our battle has already been won
You may think that God is dumping dirt on you to punish you
God is letting
So let’s shake off our dirt, step up, and keep moving
But maybe He’s doing it to help you get out of your pit
And let God take care of the rest
Trust Him, and find joy in how He is moving
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