God’s Purpose and Plan for Us
Ephesians 1:1-2 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Apostle opens his letter to the Ephesian Church with this greeting. He offers each of them the grace and peace that can only come from God through Jesus Christ. Paul begins to focus on God’s incredible love that has been expressed in his Son, Jesus. This theme, the riches of Jesus Christ that have been poured out upon us is referred to again and again throughout this short letter.
This first section helps to reveal God’s purpose and plan for us. This sermon series is an in-depth study of the book of Ephesians. The prayer journal each week will help us focus on the theme of the passage that is selected for that week.
As Paul began his letter to the Ephesians he prayed and gave thanks for the Ephesian Christians. I want to pray that the study of this marvelous book will bless each and every one of you.
