Sunday, January 25, 2026

In Ephesians 2:11–22, Paul reminds us that before Christ, we were separated—separated from God and separated from one another. Divided by walls and hostility, the Gentiles lived far apart from the Jews, unable to approach God or truly belong together. But through the cross, Jesus brought those who were far off near. By His sacrifice, He fulfilled the law, tore down the dividing wall, and reconciled us both to God and to each other. In Christ, former outsiders become members of God’s family with equal access to the Father. Paul goes on to show that the church is not a building but a people—being built together on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the cornerstone. Through the cross, Jesus forms us into one Spirit-filled family - the Church!