Journey through the Bible with Joshua Smith

Holiness 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

Holiness is vital for the people of God, but what does that mean? What is holiness and why is it important? I discuss this in this episode of Journey through the Bible. 

Put off...Put on Ephesians 4:17-32

Your nature has been changed by Jesus, now walk like it! That is Paul's message here in the latter half of Ephesians 4. 

Walking in Unity. Ephesians 4:1-16

Paul's first practical exhortation in Ephesians is for us to walk in unity. This unity is not something we can contrive, it comes as a work of the Holy Spirit. 

Ephesians 4:1 Walking Worthy

Paul spends the first three chapters of Ephesians detailing the power and the work of Christ. Here in chapter 4, he begins transition to our response. Since the power of Christ is at work in your life, what does that mean? The answer to that is my discussion on this episode. 

Ephesians 3:8-21

Paul ends his theological discourse of Ephesians 1-3 with a beautiful prayer that we would experience the love of Christ. 

Ephesians 2:11-3:7. Jesus Brings Peace to Divided Things

In Paul's discussion on the peace that Jesus brought between the Jewish people and the Gentiles, he brings out an important lesson for us: Jesus can and does bring peace to a divided world. This peace happens in submission to His Lordship. Join me as we learn how Jesus brings this peace. 

Ephesians 2:1-10 Jesus Brings Life to Dead Things

In a beautiful and enormous display of His power, Jesus saves us and brings life to our dead hearts! Join us on this episode to hear about who we were before Christ, who we are with Christ, and how His power is what makes the difference. 

Ephesians 1:15-23 The Power and Authority of Jesus

Paul sets up his thesis for Ephesians here in the latter half of chapter one, proclaiming that Jesus holds all the power and authority necessary to effectuate the changes in our lives that Paul talks about throughout the book. Paul also offers a prayer for us to know what this power does in us and through us. 

Ephesians 1:3-14

In these first few verses of Ephesians, Paul writes a stunningly exciting ode of praise to God for His plan of salvation. We are redeemed by Christ, to the Father, for His glory! Join us as we dive into this praise psalm and seek to grasp the excitement of Paul as he praises God and His glorious plan of redemption. 

Introduction to Ephesians

Ephesians is a practical and powerful lesson on how the power of Jesus works in us and through us to change us. This broad overview intro to Ephesians sets the stage for one of Paul's greatest teachings. Click the link to access a note sheet you can use to follow along and grasp the message of Ephesians: The power to know. The power to be.  Ephesians Introduction Notes