From Ephesians 4:11–12, we see that the gifts God gives to His people are designed to equip the church to serve Jesus.

From Ephesians 4:8–11, we see that Jesus has ascended as King and Lord, and that He Himself gives spiritual gifts to His church, as He determines.

From Ephesians 4:7, let us be freshly encouraged that God has given grace-gifts to each one of us.

From Ephesians 4:6, we see that our loving unity flourishes when we truly understand our adoption by grace.

From Ephesians 4:5, we see that our loving unity is both formed and protected by our shared confession: one Lord, one faith, one baptism.

From Ephesians 4:3–4, we see that unity is a gift of the Holy Spirit - and because the Spirit loves unity, we are called to be faithful in protecting and practising it.

From Ephesians 4:2, we learn that Christian love is not primarily about emotion, but is expressed through humility, gentleness, and patience in our relationships with one another.

From Ephesians 4:1, we see that our lives are to reflect and honour the name of Jesus.

Today, we see that Paul’s prayer overflows into praise  - a doxology - reminding us that worship always flows from prayer and that worship also grows our faith to pray big things 

The Spirit’s empowering presence, develops Christ-like love for one another among us, as He also fills us with revelation of God’s love toward us. 

The Holy Spirit gives true faith, and true faith experiences and submits to Jesus. 

Ephesians 3:16: We need, so let’s pray for, the strengthening of the Holy Spirit.

Knowing God as Father is to transform our prayers and relationships. 

From Ephesians 3:10-13, we see that it’s not only what we say, but who we are together, as the church, that reveals His wisdom to the world.

From Ephesians 3:7-9, we see how all of us share in the calling to make this ‘great mystery’ - the gospel - known to others.

From Ephesians 3:6, we continue to reflect on the nature of the ‘mystery’ that God has opened up to us.

From Ephesians 3:4–5, we ask: How has God worked through history to give increasing revelation on His nature and plans? 

From Ephesians 3:1–3, we ask: How can I remain trusting and faithful when I’m called to suffer like Christ?

From Ephesians 2:21-22, we ask, what are we actually being built together for?

How does being built on the right foundation make us true citizens and members of God’s household?