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Why study the letter of Paul to the Ephesians? That question sounds like a psychological punishment devised by sadistic communist gulag guards! “Break them down with the Ephesian technique!” There are some that think of sermons in a church this way, sheer torture!But let me give you three reasons I believe taking a “Journey” through the New Testament book of Ephesians can literally be life changing.

#1. If you had the guts to be a follower of Jesus Christ in Ephesus you could be a follower anywhere in the Roman world. 

Ephesus was one of the most populous, multi-cultural, accommodating crossroads of sin in the ancient Roman world. It was first rate tough to live for God in Ephesus. It was life being a 49er fan at a Oakland Raiders home game. Today, our own culture is shifting and becoming more and more challenging to followers of Jesus Christ everyday. We are developing and adopting relaxed fit morals on a deeper level all the time. If you’re going to be a follower of Jesus Christ in the 21st century memorizing the book of Ephesians would be my recommendation.

#2. Paul used some of the greatest word pictures with real life applications in the book of Ephesians. Ideas like: You were dead, Walk this way, Let no unwholesome talk, Be imitators of God, Break down the barrier of the dividing wall, Be filled with the Spirit, Put on the armor of God. Ephesians will stick in your head! Word pictures help us remember important truths much easier.
#3. Understanding Ephesians will help you achieve success!
That sounds trite. Yet Paul says, “…be strong in the Lord, in the strength of His might.” Success in living for God in His way is the greatest success we can have while on planet Earth. We can have financial strength, family cohesion, and intellectual achievement but without God’s strength success is self-centered instead of Christ-centered. Come join us this Thursday and Sunday as we launch,


“The Journey, what’s your next destination.”