The word of the Lord through Jonah breaks into a weary world full of anger, hatred, and violence. The Word made flesh continues this mission.  Jonah 3:1 - 4:4

Advent is an old story of a Prophet who pursues a people to bring the presence of God to bear in utterly surprising ways. Jonah 1-4

Paul ends the opening section of Ephesians by breaking into a hymn of praise that invites us into its rapture. Ephesians 3:14-21

As the doctrinal delicacies culminate, Paul prays that believers would open wide to receive the work of the Spirit and know the incomprehensible love of the Savior. Ephesians 3:14-21

Like any good pastor, Paul encourages the Ephesians to not lose heart by sinking deep roots into the unsearchable riches of Christ and to surrender a life of service for the sake of the Gospel. Ephesians 3:1-13

Paul continues proclaiming the victory of Christ by pointing to the formation of the church, a community of those in need joined together for God's glory. Ephesians 2:11-22

As the world flails about for peace, Ephesians reminds us that Christ alone is our hope for true peace. Ephesians 2:11-22

Psalm 23 reminds us that God is with his people even in the shadow of death.

Christ's victory over the powers of darkness are shown clearly in the transformation of God's people from being really dead to truly alive! Ephesians 2:1-10

Flowing from the opening sentence of praise, is a prayer for the church to live confidently and convincingly in the world. Ephesians 1:15-23