How to Live above Your Means through Jesus -Eph. 1:7-12
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Personal: Devotions & Prayer
Personal: Devotions & Prayer
Did you read all 7 devotions and Bible Passages from Devotions on F.I.R.E. last week?What did you learn from your devotions?What are you praying about?Any answered prayers?
Public: Service & Witnessing
Public: Service & Witnessing
How did you serve inside of church last week?How did you serve outside of Church last week?Did you witness to anyone last week
Ephesians
Ephesians
Did you read (listen) too all 6 chapters this week?Did anything from the reading catch your attention?
Familiarity
Familiarity
What does the term redemption mean?
• Who does “In Him” refer to in v. 7?
Who does “In Him” refer to in v. 7?
Who does “In Him” refer to in v. 7?
How are you to live according to Jesus’ redeeming grace in vv. 7-8?
How are you to live according to Jesus’ redeeming grace in vv. 7-8?
What does the word “mystery” mean in v. 9?
What does the word “dispensation” mean in v. 10?
What is the purpose of the “predestination” mentioned in v. 11?
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 32) DeepRiver Books.
Interpretation
Interpretation
Question #1: Who does “In Him” refer to in v. 7?
Question #1: Who does “In Him” refer to in v. 7?
Paul began our paragraph with the words “In Him” (v. 7) that point back to the “Beloved” in v. 6 and refer to Jesus Christ.
It is through Jesus Christ that “We have redemption through His blood.”
Cults tend to use the incentive program. They have a works based system that offers salvation contingent upon meeting certain conditions that may lead to our future redemption. Not so with Jesus Christ. All of us who have trusted in Him can boldly say, “We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 33) DeepRiver Books.
Cults tend to use the incentive program. They have a works based system that offers salvation contingent upon meeting certain conditions that may lead to our future redemption.
Paul began our paragraph with the words “In Him” (v. 7) that point back to the “Beloved” in v. 6 and refer to Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus Christ that “We have redemption through His blood.” The apostle sets forth deliverance as a current possession. That is, “we have” is a verb showing continuous action in present time. God doesn’t dangle our release from sin as a future possibility but sets us free the moment we apply the ransom of Jesus’ death to our life by faith.
Not so with Jesus Christ. All of us who have trusted in Him can boldly say, “We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. DeepRiver Books.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. DeepRiver Books.
Question #2: What does the term redemption mean?
Question #2: What does the term redemption mean?
The word “redemption” means to buy back or purchase a slave or captive, and set him or her free by the payment of a ransom. Furthermore, through the blood of Jesus we have the removal of sins because of the vastness of His favor. Only our gracious provider Jesus could secure eternal life for us, and grant us a pardon for our sins.
The apostle sets forth deliverance as a current possession. That is, “we have” is a verb showing continuous action in present time. God doesn’t dangle our release from sin as a future possibility but sets us free the moment we apply the ransom of Jesus’ death to our life by faith.
The apostle sets forth deliverance as a current possession. That is, “we have” is a verb showing continuous action in present time. God doesn’t dangle our release from sin as a future possibility but sets us free the moment we apply the ransom of Jesus’ death to our life by faith.
Cults tend to use the incentive program. They have a works based system that offers salvation contingent upon meeting certain conditions that may lead to our future redemption.
A group of children had a beautiful white lamb as their pet. However, someone stole it from them, and sold to the butcher. The youngsters later discovered that their missing lamb was being led to the slaughter. They passionately pleaded with the butcher to give it back to them. He would not. A gentleman seeing the grief of the children said, “Give them the lamb: I’ll pay for him.” The kind man sacrificially paid for the lamb’s deliverance. This is redemption. The lamb remained helpless while the children didn’t have the means to redeem it, but the compassionate man did. Jesus paid the ransom for our redemption.
Not so with Jesus Christ. All of us who have trusted in Him can boldly say, “We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
Pastor Ken gives an illustration of redemption...
A group of children had a beautiful white lamb as their pet. However, someone stole it from them, and sold to the butcher. The youngsters later discovered that their missing lamb was being led to the slaughter. They passionately pleaded with the butcher to give it back to them. He would not. A gentleman seeing the grief of the children said, “Give them the lamb: I’ll pay for him.” The kind man sacrificially paid for the lamb’s deliverance. This is redemption. The lamb remained helpless while the children didn’t have the means to redeem it, but the compassionate man did. Jesus paid the ransom for our redemption.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 33) DeepRiver Books.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. DeepRiver Books.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. DeepRiver Books.
Question #3: What is the antecedent (a word pointing back to another) of “which” in v. 8?
Question #3: What is the antecedent (a word pointing back to another) of “which” in v. 8?
The apostle used the pronoun “which” at the beginning of v. 8, that looked back to the word “grace” in the prior verse. So Paul is about to build upon the grace which Jesus gives (you will see why this is important when we answer the next question.)
Jesus didn’t just redeem us; He brings us into His intimate counsel. The apostle used the pronoun “which” at the beginning of v. 8, that looked back to the word “grace” in the prior verse. This grace literally overflows “toward us in all wisdom and prudence.” There is a superabundance of God’s grace--based upon His eternal nature--that exceeds any fixed limits. It produces “wisdom,” which is the knowledge that perceives things as they really are, and “prudence,” which is discernment that leads to right action.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. DeepRiver Books.
Question #3: How are you to live according to Jesus’ redeeming grace in vv. 7-8?
Question #3: How are you to live according to Jesus’ redeeming grace in vv. 7-8?
This grace literally overflows “toward us in all wisdom and prudence.” There is a superabundance of God’s grace--based upon His eternal nature--that exceeds any fixed limits. As adopted sons we receive this grace which produces “wisdom.” Wisdom is the knowledge that perceives things as they really are. This grace also gives us “prudence.” Prudence is discernment that leads to right actions.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 33) DeepRiver Books.
Question #4: What does the word “mystery” mean in v. 9?
Question #4: What does the word “mystery” mean in v. 9?
“Having made known to us the mystery of His will” (v. 9) also testifies to the result of a grace without borders. The church of Jesus Christ exists at an advantaged period in time. Let me explain.
A biblical “mystery” harbors a sacred secret, previously hidden but now revealed.
Because the Bible is a progressive revelation, the church knows God’s plan personally—through God’s disclosure via the New Testament Scriptures—and this is “according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself.”
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 33) DeepRiver Books.
Question #5: What does the word “dispensation” mean in v. 10?
Question #5: What does the word “dispensation” mean in v. 10?
Paul then showed that God was well pleased to further unveil “That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on the earth—in Him” (v. 10). The word “dispensation” comes from a compound Greek word and means, to arrange a house. At a future season God will put all things in order under His authority.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 33) DeepRiver Books.
Question #6: What is the purpose of the “predestination” mentioned in v. 11?
Question #6: What is the purpose of the “predestination” mentioned in v. 11?
The mystery further divulges that another of Jesus’ purposes in predestination is that “also we have obtained an inheritance” (v.11) through Himself.
Ephesians on F.I.R.E. Chapter Three: How to Live above Your Means through Jesus -Eph. 1:7-12
The mystery further divulges that another of Jesus’ purposes in predestination is that “also we have obtained an inheritance” (v.11) through Himself. The “we” here is contrasted with the “you” of v. 13 and speaks respectively of the Jews. What is the inheritance and when will it be received? Anticipation. Hold on, this will also be addressed under relationship.
Ephesians on F.I.R.E. Chapter Three: How to Live above Your Means through Jesus -Eph. 1:7-12
The mystery further divulges that another of Jesus’ purposes in predestination is that “also we have obtained an inheritance” (v.11) through Himself. The “we” here is contrasted with the “you” of v. 13 and speaks respectively of the Jews. What is the inheritance and when will it be received? Anticipation. Hold on, this will also be addressed under relationship.
The mystery further divulges that another of Jesus’ purposes in predestination is that “also we have obtained an inheritance” (v.11) through Himself. The “we” here is contrasted with the “you” of v. 13 and speaks respectively of the Jews. What is the inheritance and when will it be received? Anticipation. Hold on, this will also be addressed under relationship.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 34) DeepRiver Books.
Relationship
Relationship
Why do we need the redemption depicted in v. 7?
Why do we need the redemption depicted in v. 7?
Why do we need the redemption depicted in v. 7? declares, “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (NIV). Succinctly stated, before being redeemed we were spiritually dead and led by Satan.
declares, “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (NIV).
Before being redeemed we were spiritually dead and led by Satan.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 34) DeepRiver Books.
Grace: Rich heritage
Grace: Rich heritage
Our forgiveness of sins (described in v. 7) possesses a rich heritage. Many Jewish people celebrate Yom Kippur, which when translated means Day of Atonement. On the tenth day, of the seventh month, the Law required the Jews to fast. informs us that the High Priest first offered a sacrifice for himself (); he subsequently made another sacrifice for the people ().
Another required aspect of this sacred day included a scapegoat.
records, “But the goat on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement upon it, and to let it go as a scapegoat into the wilderness.”
Another required aspect of this sacred day included a scapegoat. records, “But the goat on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement upon it, and to let it go as a scapegoat into the wilderness.” The scapegoat driven into the wilderness was a graphic reminder to the children of Israel that their sins were covered for one more year. How much better the blood of Jesus—who didn’t need to first offer a sacrifice for Himself--that permanently takes away our sin “according to the riches of His grace.”
The scapegoat driven into the wilderness was a graphic reminder to the children of Israel that their sins were covered for one more year. How much better the blood of Jesus—who didn’t need to first offer a sacrifice for Himself--that permanently takes away our sin “according to the riches of His grace.”
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 35) DeepRiver Books.
Employment
Employment
Employment Point #1
Employment Point #1
it is time to apply our first point of employment,
Live rich through Christ’s redeeming grace (vv. 7-8).
The affluent Jesus abounds in grace and purchased you out of the slave market. You were spiritually dead and piloted by the prince of the power of the air, known as the Devil. Appreciate your freedom and celebrate it perpetually. Purpose right now to rejoice in your emancipation!
Employment Point #2
Employment Point #2
Employment Point #2
Employment Point #2
Our second point of employment that comes from is,
Employment Point #2
Employment Point #3
Employment Point #3
Live Rich through Christ’s known will (vv. 9-10).
Our second point of employment that comes from is, Live Rich through Christ’s known will (vv. 9-10). Although God shared certain truths with His beloved Abraham, wouldn’t the father of faith have desired to see the day in which we live, to fully understand how his own willingness to offer up Isaac would point to God’s sacrifice of His own Son? Wouldn’t the prophets also wish they could have known more completely about Jesus and the implications of His redemption for both Jews and Gentiles? We should relish the church’s hindsight into God’s plans!
Although God shared certain truths with His beloved Abraham, wouldn’t the father of faith have desired to see the day in which we live, to fully understand how his own willingness to offer up Isaac would point to God’s sacrifice of His own Son?
Wouldn’t the prophets also wish they could have known more completely about Jesus and the implications of His redemption for both Jews and Gentiles? We should relish the church’s hindsight into God’s plans!
Employment Point #3
Employment Point #3
Our third employment is tied closely to the second, which is
Live rich through Christ’s inheritance (vv. 11-12).
Whose last will and testament would you like to be a primary beneficiary? Regardless of the immense wealth some people may have, it pales in comparison to the vast resources currently made available to us in Jesus and the innumerable treasures that await us in heaven.
Ken Burge Sr. (2015). Ephesians on F.I.R.E. (print, p. 35) DeepRiver Books.