Ephesians: Things Money Can’t BuyEphesians 1:1-2: Introducing EphesiansAugust 26, 2012Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Ephesians App: Ephesians 1:18 2Major Sections in Ephesians: 1.The Believer’s Position: riches and the depth of Jesus Christ (CH 1-3) •Special emphasis on God’s plan for unity (ref. 2:14)App: Making peace with God through Christ is the key to unity•In Christ we are chosen, blameless, adopted, accepted, forgiven, predestined, sealed, victorious and benefactors of grace2.The believers practice: What do we do with all this? (CH 4-6)a.It’s a letter that deals with walking in the supernatural (ref. Acts 19:11-20, Ephesians 6:10)b.It’s a letter that is practical for everyday life App: All eyes on Jesus.I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. 4Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. 5Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 6But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Revelation 2:2-7Ephesians 1:1: •“Paul”: A new name for Saul? (ref. Philippians 3:4-5, Acts 9:4-6)While Saul represented the arrogance of the Benjamite Tribe, Paul means “small and humble” (ref. John 12:24-26)App: What name change might God have for you?Vs 1:1: “Apostle”: sent one, or one who is sent outVs 1:1: “Saints”: One who is set apart (sanctified: set apart for God’s sacred use) App: Offer yourself to GodWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today?How must you respond?