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Living in Wisdom and Relationship (σοφία / sophia – Greek: “wisdom, insight, skill for living”) Ephesians 1:17 – “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Colossians 1:9–10 – “We continually ask God…
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The New House and the New Order (οἶκος τοῦ Θεοῦ / oikos tou Theou – Greek: “the household of God”) Ephesians 2:19–20 – “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus…
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Entering God’s Grace and Leaving the Old Self (καινός ἄνθρωπος / kainos anthrōpos – Greek: “new humanity, new man”) Ephesians 4:22–24 – “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of…
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Receiving the Inconceivable Fact (χάρις / charis – Greek: “grace, undeserved favor”) Ephesians 2:8–9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” 1 Corinthians 1:23–24 – “But we preach Christ crucified: a…
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Peace (εἰρήνη / eirēnē – Greek: “peace, harmony, wholeness”) Supporting Verses Ephesians 2:14 – “For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.” Ephesians 1:7 – “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with…
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“I Believe; Help My Unbelief” A father, consumed by deep pain, brought his suffering son to Jesus. The boy was tormented by an evil spirit that would violently throw him into fire and water, trying to destroy him. The disciples had tried to heal the boy but failed, leaving the father feeling discouraged and trapped…
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King Hezekiah’s Healing and Its Consequences King Hezekiah was facing death from a serious illness. Yet, through his prayers and tears, God gave him fifteen more years of life. At first, this seemed like a great blessing—a miracle of healing and an answered prayer. However, these extra years revealed a difficult truth: more time isn’t…
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Lazarus Raised for the Sake of His Family The family of Lazarus was overwhelmed with grief. When their brother died, Mary and Martha were heartbroken. They felt like it was too late when Jesus finally arrived, four days after Lazarus was buried. Their hope was gone, their faith was shaken, and their sorrow was immense.…
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Jesus Cares Deeply for Families In the region of the Gerasenes, a man tormented by many demons lived a life of isolation, cut off from his family, his community, and any sense of peace. Everyone had given up on him, but Jesus didn’t. With a simple command, the demons left, and the man was made…
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The Divine Concern for Family Health It’s undeniable that the health of each individual in a family affects every other member. When one person, be it a father, mother, or child, falls ill, sadness can fill the home, and daily tasks are often neglected. This is a concern not only for the family but also…
