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The book of Ephesians was written by the apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter was addressed to the church in Ephesus, an influential city in Asia Minor, and was intended to be circulated among multiple churches in the region.

A major theme in Ephesians is the unity of the church in Christ. Paul emphasizes that though we come from diverse backgrounds, Jesus has broken down barriers and united all believers as one body in Him. We are saved by grace through faith alone and called to live out our new identities in Christ as members of God’s household.

Paul urges believers to turn from sinful ways and live out the holy calling they have received in Christ. He calls them to build up the church through spiritual maturity and individual gifts and how Christians can live out the reality of their faith as a testimony of their transformation in their spheres of influence.

In later chapters, Paul describes spiritual warfare against forces of evil and emphasizes the power believers have through faith to withstand attacks. He focuses on living wisely, understanding God’s will, and the importance of prayer. Paul closes with a call to live boldly in proclaiming the gospel of peace.

Ephesians provides valuable instruction on unity, spiritual growth, relationships, and living out faith in a complex world. It remains deeply relevant today.

 

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Ephesians reading plan.

Day 1: Watch the Bible Project video for Ephesians.

Day 2: Acts 19:1-20

Day 3: Acts 19:21-41

Day 4: Acts 20:17-38

Day 5: Ephesians 1:1-10

Day 6: Ephesians 1:11-14

Day 7: Catch up day

Day 8: Ephesians 1:15-23

Day 9: Ephesians 2:1-10

Day 10: Ephesians 2:11-22

Day 11: Ephesians 3:1-6

Day 12: Ephesians 3:7-13

Day 13: Ephesians 3:14-19

Day 14: Catch up day

Day 15: Ephesians 3:20-21

Day 16: Ephesians 4:1-6

Day 17: Ephesians 4:7-12

Day 18: Ephesians 4:13-16

Day 19: Ephesians 4:17-24

Day 20: Ephesians 4:25-28

Day 21: Catch up day

Day 22: Ephesians 4:29

Day 23: Ephesians 4:30-32

Day 24: Ephesians 5:1-2

Day 25: Ephesians 5:3-5

Day 26: Ephesians 5:6-10

Day 27: Ephesians 5:11-14

Day 28: Catch up day

Day 29: Ephesians 5:15-21

Day 30: Ephesians 5:22-24

Day 31: Ephesians 5:25-30

Day 32: Ephesians 5:31-33

Day 33: Ephesians 6:1-4

Day 34: Ephesians 6:5-9

Day 35: Catch up day

Day 36: Ephesians 6:10-12

Day 37: Ephesians 6:13-14

Day 38: Ephesians 6:15-16

Day 39: Ephesians 6:17-20

Day 40: Ephesians 6:21-24

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