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This midweek episode has Pastors Scott and Maritza reflecting on Ephesians 3:7–13 and how receiving God’s grace should naturally lead Christians into a humble, others-focused life of service—both in daily life and through active involvement in the church. They share that every believer has God-given gifts meant to serve others, that obedience and self-denial produce real joy, and that no one is unnecessary in the body of Christ.

Pastor Eric teaches that God’s extravagant grace not only saves us but should naturally lead us into a life of humble service to God, His church, and others in everyday, practical ways. He also emphasizes trusting God in the “gaps” we don’t understand, confidently approaching Him with our concerns, and responding in faith and obedience rather than fear or distraction.

Pastor Scott teaches from Ephesians 3:7–13 that God’s extravagant grace both humbles us and calls every believer into a life of servant-hearted ministry, even when we don’t understand what He’s doing or why He allows “gaps” between our prayers and our experiences. Because of Jesus, we can come to God with complete honesty, freedom, and confidence.

Pastor Maritza shares a message from Ephesians 3:7-13. She encourages us to take the step of serving others out of an overflow of God's love and grace in our lives, to trust Jesus even when we have questions or don't understand, and to bring our concerns to God without fear.

Andrew is joined by Pastor Scott and Pastor Rodney to recap our recent Compassion Sunday, where we partnered with Compassion International and heard powerful testimonies from two former sponsored children from the Dominican Republic, illustrating how child sponsorship can transform lives across generations. They also discuss biblical compassion and generosity, teaching that true compassion moves beyond feelings into concrete action through tithing, giving, serving, prayer, Scripture, and intentional choices that reflect the heart of Christ toward others.

This Compassion Sunday message teaches that Jesus is moved with deep, gut-level compassion for both crowds and individuals, and that God calls believers to share in His heart for the hurting and oppressed. A former Compassion International child, Dr. Jose Piña, shares how sponsorship, the local church, and Christ’s love lifted him from severe poverty to become a doctor and leader, urging the church to sponsor children to help break cycles of poverty.

Pastor Maritza teaches that Paul’s description of himself as a “prisoner of Christ Jesus” calls believers to willingly suffer and die to self, choosing to be bound to Christ rather than to fear, comfort, or circumstances. She shares that the mystery of the gospel—Jesus making a way for all people, Jew and Gentile—to know God has been revealed to us, and we must steward it by living with purpose in our pain and boldly sharing Christ with others.

Pastor Brandon's message explains that the great “mystery” revealed in Ephesians 3 is that, through Jesus, Gentiles are now united with Israel as one family in Christ, saved by grace as full heirs and not second‑class outsiders. Because of this, believers are called to live in freedom and confidence—defined not by their circumstances but by their identity and mission in Christ, trusting God’s timing and receiving His grace instead of trying to earn it.

Pastor Rodney teaches that the “mystery” Paul describes in Ephesians 3 is that, through Jesus, Gentiles are now fully included as God’s children—heirs with Israel, members of one body, and sharers in all His promises. He calls us to stop being defined or imprisoned by our past, pain, or sin, to receive God’s grace instead of trying to earn it, to trust Him amid unanswered “why” questions, and to surrender fully to Christ.

Pastors Scott and Dan join Andrew to reflect on Ephesians 2:19–22, discussing how believers are members of God’s household with full access to the Father, called to gather regularly with the church and live in unified, Spirit-filled community. They also wrestle with the tension between grace and holiness, urging Christians to reject compromise, pursue a holy life together (not in isolation), and rely on the Spirit and the church body in that process.