In this episode, Krysta and Traci begin a series on Ephesians. The sisters share what was revealed to them regarding the first chapter, inviting listeners to pray, read, meditate, and then continue reading the book as the series continues over the next several episodes. Unity is a key theme in Ephesians, building on the unity theme from prior episodes.
Key Points:
- The Hebrew letter gimmel ג is the third letter of the Hebrew aleph-bet (alphabet), representing the number 3, and symbolizing tzedakah (generosity), giving, redemption, and the Holy Spirit proceeding out from the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is our helper (the Aleph #1 and the Bet #2 equal the Gimmel # 3). (Learn more at https://hebrewforchristians.org/Grammar/Unit_One/Aleph-Bet/Gimmel/gimmel.html)
- The words “in him” or “in the Messiah” are used at least 20 times in the book of Ephesians.
- Gentile believers are addressed as chosen ones, signifying the unity they share in Messiah.
- The opening blessing in Ephesians 1:3 is typical of a Hebrew b’rakha (prayer), representing the Jewish culture of Sha’ul (Paul) that continued in the early church.
- The text clearly states that every spiritual blessing was given to us who trust in the Messiah in advance, thus we must persevere to walk in the spirit and remember who we are in the Messiah.
- God makes us holy in the Messiah; it is not something we can do for ourselves.
- Adonai intended, in advance, to be close to us.
- Knowing God is the key to our trusting Him and recognizing the blessing and power we have in unity with the Messiah.
- We can seek to know him more by studying His Word (the Bible), asking the Holy Spirit, our Helper, to teach us.
Scriptures mentioned: (Complete Jewish Bible Version)
- Ephesians 1 (Please read the whole chapter)
- 1:3 – Praised be Adonai, Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, who in the Messiah has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heaven.
- 1:4 – In the Messiah, he chose us in love before the creation of the universe to be holy and without defect in his presence.
- 1:5, 6 – He determined in advance that through Yeshua the Messiah we would be his sons – in keeping with his pleasure and purpose – so that we would bring him praise commensurate with the glory of the grace he gave us through the Beloved One.
- 1:18, 19 – I pray that he will give light to the eyes of your hearts, so that you will understand the hope to which he has called you, what rich glories there are in the inheritance he has promised his people, and how surpassingly great is his power working in us who trust him.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 – This is why we do not lose courage. Though our outer self is heading for decay, our inner self is being renewed daily.
- 2 Peter 1:3 – God’s power has given us everything we need for life and godliness, through our knowing the One who called us to his own glory and goodness.
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Special thanks to Joshua Aaron for his song, “Spirit and the Bride,” Elizabeth Wallrauch for her artwork, and our producer, Andrea Entz.