This Sunday, we are continuing our series through the first few chapters of Ephesians, looking at what it means to be "Resurrection People." Paul shares some very practical fruit of this new life. There are certain things that we are called to reject (falsehood, stealing, unwholesome talk, bitterness, rage and anger, brawling slander, malice). And there are certain things that we are called to take on (usefulness, talk that builds up, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, love, and self-giving). We are to do this as an offering to God.

We want to suggest that this way of living is not just a good idea, not just what's appropriate for good citizenship. It is much more than that. This way of being in the world has societal (and even cosmic) implications. Resurrection people live as a signpost of God's new world, which has been inaugurated in the resurrection.

When we gather week after week, as we come together to the Table of the Lord, we do so not simply to be inspired or to mingle with our friends (though we hope that you are inspired and we do believe that powerful friendships are formed in Christian community), but to worship the Living God who shapes us as Resurrection People.