Ephesians 6: 19-24
19 ...and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 Now that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts. 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying.
Also: Col 4: 7-8
Ed. Note: This is the final installment of our Daily Bible Study of Ephesians; but worry not, for a new one is about to begin. For the Season of Advent, we will be SOAPing the passages of Holy Scripture known as the Jesse Tree. Stay tuned, same SOAP time, same SOAP channel!
Fr. Michael+
Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Ephesians for Thursday, November 28, 2013
Ephesians 6: 18
18 Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints...
Happy Thanksgiving!
18 Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Ephesians for Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Ephesians 6: 16-17
16 ...besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
16 ...besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Ephesians for Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Ephesians 6: 13-15
13 Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace...
Also: Is 11: 5; Is 59: 17; 1 Thess 5: 8; Is 52: 7
13 Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace...
Also: Is 11: 5; Is 59: 17; 1 Thess 5: 8; Is 52: 7
Monday, November 25, 2013
Ephesians for Monday, November 25, 2013
Ephesians 6: 10-12
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Ephesians for Friday, November 22, 2013
Ephesians 6: 9
Masters, do the same to them, and forbear threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
Masters, do the same to them, and forbear threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Ephesians for Thursday, November 21, 2013
Ephesians 6: 7-8
7 ...rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
7 ...rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Ephesians for Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Ephesians 6: 5-6
5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ; 6 not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.
5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ; 6 not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Ephesians for Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Ephesians 6: 4
4 Father, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
4 Father, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Prayers for Central Illinois
Please take a moment to pray for the victims of the tornadoes which struck central and eastern Illinois yesterday. We have some very close friends in Peoria which is about 15 miles or so west of Washington where a massive tornado hit and killed at least one person. Please pray for the first responders who have been working since yesterday to locate and help the survivors. Pray for those who have lost everything. Give thanks for those who survived and for those who are now helping their neighbors.
O God, we give thanks to God for his mercy and grace; and we pray for your blessings to be upon all those who are effected by these storms. We place our trust in you and in your providence. We trust that your face will shine upon those who are in need, and that your people will seek comfort in your presence and in the generosity of your Spirit. Bless those who have experienced the power of the storm. Bless those who have responded to help them. Gracious God, keep them all in your loving sight, and give them peace. Amen.
Blessings,
Fr. Michael+
O God, we give thanks to God for his mercy and grace; and we pray for your blessings to be upon all those who are effected by these storms. We place our trust in you and in your providence. We trust that your face will shine upon those who are in need, and that your people will seek comfort in your presence and in the generosity of your Spirit. Bless those who have experienced the power of the storm. Bless those who have responded to help them. Gracious God, keep them all in your loving sight, and give them peace. Amen.
Blessings,
Fr. Michael+
Ephesians for Monday, November 18, 2013
Ephesians 6: 1-3
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right, 2 "Honor your father and mother," (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 "that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
Also: Ex 20: 12; Duet 5: 16
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right, 2 "Honor your father and mother," (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 "that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
Also: Ex 20: 12; Duet 5: 16
Friday, November 15, 2013
Ephesians for Friday, November 15, 2013
Ephesians 5: 33
33 ...however, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
33 ...however, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
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