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Paul's words to the Ephesians serve as a reminder for us today: Jesus' work on the cross tore down walls of division and hostility — walls that we too often try to build back.

Paul's words to the Ephesians serve as a reminder for us today: Jesus' work on the cross tore down walls of division and hostility — walls that we too often try to build back.

Paul's words to the Ephesians serve as a reminder for us today: Jesus' work on the cross tore down walls of division and hostility — walls that we too often try to build back.

We were dead in sin, but God by grace made us alive with Christ. That is one incredible plot twist, and it should change everything about the way we live.

We were dead in sin, but God by grace made us alive with Christ. That is one incredible plot twist, and it should change everything about the way we live.

We were dead in sin, but God by grace made us alive with Christ. That is one incredible plot twist, and it should change everything about the way we live.

Paul prays for believers to receive spiritual sight — to understand our world-changing connection to Jesus. It's about hope, it's about true power and it's about our infinite worth to God.

Paul prays for believers to receive spiritual sight — to understand our world-changing connection to Jesus. It's about hope, it's about true power and it's about our infinite worth to God.

Paul prays for believers to receive spiritual sight — to understand our world-changing connection to Jesus. It's about hope, it's about true power and it's about our infinite worth to God.

A short passage at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians holds the key to understanding everything else in the Bible. For real.

A short passage at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians holds the key to understanding everything else in the Bible. For real.

A short passage at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians holds the key to understanding everything else in the Bible. For real.

As we kick off our new series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we first look at how the early church engaged a hostile culture and its false gods. It's a model we can use today.

As we kick off our new series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we first look at how the early church engaged a hostile culture and its false gods. It's a model we can use today.

As we kick off our new series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we first look at how the early church engaged a hostile culture and its false gods. It's a model we can use today.

In 2020, we have seen fear and faith collide. Surprisingly—and thankfully—those two things can co-exist. Want proof? Consider the gospel account of a boat, a storm and a well-known failure that led to even deeper faith.

In 2020, we have seen fear and faith collide. Surprisingly—and thankfully—those two things can co-exist. Want proof? Consider the gospel account of a boat, a storm and a well-known failure that led to even deeper faith.

Mary responds to God's promise not with doubt or questions, but with a stream of worship that will become known as the Magnificat. A closer look at her words informs our own worship this Christmas.

Mary responds to God's promise not with doubt or questions, but with a stream of worship that will become known as the Magnificat. A closer look at her words informs our own worship this Christmas.