Ephesians: Things Money Can’t BuyEphesians 2:11-22 Brought Near to GodSeptember 30, 2012Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Ephesians 2:11Father in heaven, we ask that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened in order that we may know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of your glorious inheritance in the saints, and your incomparably great power for us who believe.In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. (Adapted from Ephesians 1:18) Eph 2:11-12: What we were notFor it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10Vs 11: What we were formerlyApp: Never forget the pit from which God has rescued you1.Uncircumcised was a derogatory expression imposed by the circumcised2.Yet, no outward expression of worship guarantees a relationship with GodApp: Do you know him? Have you surrendered to Him? App: Put your faith in Christ and find hope Vs 13-18: What God did for usVs 14: Christ destroyed the dividing wall of hostilityApp: When we come together to worship, can we leave the things that separate us at the door for the sake of finding Christ? Vs 19-22: What we all become in ChristA new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35“May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:23b1.Do you know Him? Turn to Him. 2.Are you surrendered to Him? Are you telling others about Him? Are you playing your part in the body, or are you independent?What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?