according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 3:11 NIV A teenager was asked by his employer if he wanted to run a new location he was planning to open. The teenager was keen but the new business never opened. A couple of years later, that same young... Continue Reading →
Mystery of Love
This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6 NIV The children were jumping off a rooftop into a pile of leaves in the garden one day. After much encouragement from the older... Continue Reading →
The One Far Above
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians 1:21 NIV A man wanted to pray with visitors that had come to study the Bible with him. But they said that they would... Continue Reading →
Mystery Made Known
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, Ephesians 1:9 NIV A professional mascot in the NBA once did a sketch during one of his team´s home games. An evil magician tied up the mascot and took him to the middle of... Continue Reading →
Live By Spirit
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Galatians 5:16 NIV A man once struggled to live a good Christian life. There were too many exciting things to do in the world. Then one day he met God. The Holy Spirit began to stir.... Continue Reading →
What We Turn To
But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? Galatians 4:9 NIV Growing up the children were taught that they needed to believe in a few distinguishing beliefs. ... Continue Reading →
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." Galatians 4:6 NIV Through a world of distractions, God called to him. A man in a big city spent his days working in a lucrative company chasing the American dream. Yet he remembered... Continue Reading →
If You Belong
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 NIV They made her go to classes. They instructed her on what was expected of her to be a part of the organization and part of the church. But as hard as she tried to comply... Continue Reading →
Put In Charge
So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Galatians 3:24 NIV A team of gymnasts set out on their yearly tour. This year the man in charge was given a rookie that would test his patience. The new recruit was not like any... Continue Reading →
God´s Spirit
Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard? Galatians 3:5 NIV Visitors to a house began to talk about their faith one day. The question was brought up over Who or What the Holy Spirit was. The visitors... Continue Reading →
