Week 1 – Life as a Story
The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Ephesians to help his readers see the big picture, and understand the larger story they found themselves in. As we read Ephesians today, we remember that we are part of a bigger story, one that unites us together as we look to Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith.
Week 2 – United in Christ
The bigger story God is telling has to do with unity and oneness. God has made us alive in Christ by the same power that raised Christ from the dead. And he has given us work to do; to create a dwelling place for God on earth. We do it by fitting ourselves together in unity and harmony and oneness and love, as members of God’s household, his body, his people, the church.
Week 3 – United in Love
In order to move into a bigger story, we need to understand the depth of God’s love for everyone, both ourselves and others as we seek to fulfill God’s calling towards unity and oneness.
Week 4 – Unity in the Body
God chooses to do his work in the world through a community called the Church, which is the very body of Christ on earth. In order for this work to proceed, and reflect the character of Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith, there must be unity in the body.
Week 5 – Living as Children of Light
Once we find ourselves in the right story, the Bigger Story of God, we will live in a different way. And we will find ourselves doing it naturally, because it fits our new identity and reflects our true self as we live as children of light; redeemed and restored in Christ.