Read Ephesians 6 at Bible Gateway. We have seen previously in Ephesians, that Paul has been teaching the church where we sit (in the heavenly places with Jesus Christ, far above all principalities and powers and rulers of wickedness, Eph 1:20-21), and how we walk (not as unwise, but as wise, knowing what the will […]
Archives for June 2011
ephesians 6:10-24, stand therefore
Read Ephesians 6 at Bible Gateway. Previously: Ephesians 6:1-9, nurture and admonition Beginning in verse 10 to the end of the chapter, Paul then begins to expound on what it means, after having done all, to stand. stand, in Greek, is histemi, and it means: 1) to cause or make to stand, to place, put, […]
2 chronicles 12-13
Read 2 Chronicles 12-13 at Bible Gateway. In today’s reading we learn the history of two kings of Judah: Rehoboam, and his son Abijah. In the beginning of Rehoboam’s reign his kingdom was established, because he and Judah with him walked in the way of David and Solomon, i.e. remaining faithful to the LORD (2 […]
ephesians
ephesians 1:3-6, accepted in the beloved 2011 jun 23 ephesians 1:3-12 chiastic structure 2013 aug 05 ephesians 1:13-14, sealed with the Holy Spirit 2011 jun 23 ephesians 1:4-2:10 chiastic structure 2013 aug 06 ephesians 2:11-19, the enmity abolished (chiastic structure) 2013 aug 07 ephesians 2:12, strangers to the covenants 2011 jun 24 ephesians 2:13-15, the […]
ephesians 5
Read Ephesians 5 at Bible Gateway. Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Eph 5:1 Paul is continuing to discuss what it means to walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called (Eph 4:1). He begins by explaining to the ekklesia, that the way we are to walk is the same way that God […]
2 chronicles 10-11
Read 2 Chronicles 10-11 at Bible Gateway. We had read what great wealth came into Solomon’s treasuries every year from tribute from foreign nations. The burden that Israel complained of to Rehoboam, saying, “Your father made our yoke heavy, now therefore, lighten the burdensome service of your father and his heavy yoke which he put […]
ephesians 4:1-3, keep the unity of the Spirit
Read Ephesians 4 at Bible Gateway. I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:1-3 So this […]
ephesians 4:4-12, gifts for growth
Read Ephesians 4 at Bible Gateway. Previously: Ephesians 4:1-3, keep the unity of the Spirit There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Eph […]
ephesians 4:13-15, unity of the faith
Read Ephesians 4 at Bible Gateway. Previously: Ephesians 4:4-12, gifts for growth … till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Eph 4:13 We have to go through a […]
1 kings 13-14
Read 1 Kings 13-14 at Bible Gateway. There is a chiastic structure in today’s reading: 1 Kin 12:26-13:34 1A: 1 Kin 12:26-30, Jeroboam’s sin of two golden calves; 1B: 1 Kin 12:31, He made priests from every class of people; 1C: 1 Kin 12:32-33, He ordained feasts from his own heart; 1D: 1 Kin 13:1-3, […]