This week at Venture, Pastor Di continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from chapter 3 — a reminder of just how deeply God loves us. Paul writes from prison, yet his perspective is full of purpose. Even in chains, he sees his suffering as a platform to share the Gospel. Through this chapter, Pastor Di challenges us to see life through that same lens — to believe we are loved and chosen, to walk confidently in God’s presence, and to be transformed by His passion for us. If we truly understood how much God loves us, it would change everything. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online 00:12 – Honoring our Veterans 00:49 – Pastor Di introduces Journey Through Ephesians 01:10 – The city of Ephesus and historical background 02:15 – Review of Ephesians 1 & 2 03:27 – Unity in salvation through Christ 03:53 – Introduction to Ephesians 3 — the bridge between identity and action 04:40 – Who God says we are: loved, chosen, free, forgiven 05:36 – What if you really believed God loves you? 06:10 – Opening prayer 07:14 – Paul’s perspective from prison 08:56 – God’s mysterious plan revealed 10:45 – Finding purpose in hardship 12:07 – Paul’s suffering and the spread of the Gospel 13:12 – Turning captivity into calling 15:46 – Seeing trials through the lens of God’s love 16:19 – Our position: Bold and confident access to God 17:36 – No need to earn His favor — we’re already accepted 18:34 – Understanding transforms head knowledge into heart change 19:20 – The Passion of Christ — the ultimate expression of love 21:56 – From knowing God’s love to being transformed by it 23:18 – Pastor Di’s personal story of surrender 26:23 – What real transformation looks like 26:56 – How wide, long, high, and deep is His love 27:53 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:38) 29:18 – Be filled with the fullness of God 31:16 – Jesus — the fullness and proof of God’s love 33:34 – Communion: Remembering Christ’s sacrifice 35:17 – The blood that forgives and restores 36:20 – Responding to God’s love and forgiveness 38:01 – Prayer of surrender 39:09 – Closing worship: Here I Am to Worship