This week Pastor Jackson takes us further thru The New Testament book of Ephesians. This changes how we think about the “Day of the Lord.” Instead of seeing it only as something coming in the future, Ephesians shows that God’s kingdom has already begun through Jesus, even though it’s not fully complete yet. This idea—that God’s work has started now but will be fully finished later—helps us understand what it means to follow Jesus today. Ephesians 2:1–7 reminds us that even though we were once spiritually dead, we’ve already been made alive with Christ and given a new life with Him, even while we still live in a broken world. This shows us how to live with both hope and purpose in the present. John the Baptist’s story encourages and challenges us too: he prepared the way for Jesus and stayed faithful, even when things were hard. Like him, we’re called to trust God and live for Him as we wait for the day when everything is made right.

Discussion Questions

1. How is the New Testament (specifically Ephesians) challenging the traditional “Day of the Lord” expectation?

2. Why is the concept of “Inaugurated Eschatology” important for our understanding of the Bible and what it means to live as Jesus followers today?

3. Read through and meditate on Ephesians 2:1-7. What does this section of scripture say to us about living in the “now and not yet”?

4. How is John the Baptist’s story both an encouragement and a challenge to us today as we both look forward to the age to come while still live in the present evil age? 

   
   

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