New Testament
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Ephesians 5.1–7 Sharers
We need to actively push away harsh jokes, talking behind each other’s backs, badmouthing, etc. If we say we are children of God and keep these, it is as good as making our God into a false god. Prove that he is not by turning your words into thanksgiving! Continue reading
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Ephesians 4.29–32 The Good Tree
But having been sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption, if we give out bad talk, we are making the Holy Spirit (the good tree) into an unholy spirit (a bad tree). Continue reading
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Ephesians 4.20–24 The Changing Room
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph+4%3A20-24&version=NIVUK and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:24 Put off the old and put on the new. Putting off the greed and putting on the full gear of Christ, filled with God—this is described as ‘creation’ in v. 24. Imagining that the first Continue reading
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Ephesians 4.1–8 Grace Practice
When we hear that he has ‘apportioned’ it, it kind of removes the overwhelming emotion of gratitude and makes us suddenly go cold, saying, ‘I knew it’ in slight bitterness. But don’t worry. God’s grace is infinite; however you ‘apportion’ it, it remains infinite. Continue reading
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Ephesians 3.1–13 My Suffering Your Glory
You can be many things, according to the various gifts God can give out, but if you find it in making others know who they really are, the heirs and children of God, that will be truly meaningful and in accordance with God’s intent. Continue reading
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Ephesians 2.1–10 By Grace through Faith
God created me by grace through faith (v. 8). By grace in that God freely did it when he did not have to; through faith in that he made known the kind of grace through Christ that we may see its outworking. Continue reading
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Ephesians 4.17–19 Let It Out
Why act as if you are filled with greed when you are filled with the Lord? If you say, ‘Because I’m not filled with the Lord’, then you are making a big mistake, deceived by the world’s scheme. Continue reading
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Ephesians 2.11–22 Peace Man
When he has so saved us and created us anew, there is no stranger in him, but all are fellow citizens and members of the same household. So the state before and after is radically different—this was true even for those who thought they were ‘near’. Continue reading
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1 Timothy 6.17–21 Guard the Truth behind Feeding the Hungry
Today’s reflection concludes 1 Timothy. As he rounds off the letter, Paul employs the use and meaning of money, both substantial and metaphorical, once again to teach the truth about God and his desire. 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which Continue reading
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1 Timothy 6.11–16 The Ultimate Confession
We confess that we are followers of Jesus. Then, no doubt, our confession should also follow that of Jesus, even if it pierces us. 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. ‘All this’ refers to ‘unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that Continue reading
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