Sunday, February 22, 2026

In this message from Ephesians 4:17–32, Gary Merksamer walks us through what it means to face—and resolve—our identity crisis. He reminds us that before Christ, we weren’t just people who made mistakes; we were spiritually dead, separated from God, and hardened in heart. But through Jesus, we are given a completely new identity. Gary emphasizes that we don’t merely learn about Christ—we “learn Christ” in a personal, relational way. Because we’ve put off the old self and put on the new, our lives should reflect real change: truth instead of lies, forgiveness instead of bitterness, grace instead of corrupt speech. This isn’t behavior modification—it’s identity transformation. In Christ, the old has passed away, the new has come, and we are called to walk in joyful obedience to the Savior who made us new.