Ephesians 2:11-22
Becoming One in Christ
Mike Giesenhagen
May 5, 2024
Ephesians 2:11-22
Context: Jews and Gentiles (2:11-12)
1. Christ Brings ___________ ___________ to God
2. Christ Brings ____________ to ______ ______________
3. Christ is ________________ ____________ __________.
a. Christ Brings a ____________ _________________
b. Christ Builds a ____________ _________________
WEEKLY REFLECTIONS
What are some of the ways that the Jews and Gentiles were separated in the time of the early church? How does this help our understanding of Ephesians 2?
What does it mean to be “brought near” to God? Why does Paul include this image in this passage?
What is the importance of “peace” in this passage? What is Paul referring to?
What is the significance of “one new humanity” in this passage? How is this defined, if not by ethnicity?
Additional Study: Read Hebrews 8:6-13. What does this teach us about the Old Covenant (the Mosaic Law) versus the New Covenant (the Gospel of Christ)? How does this apply to Ephesians 2:11-22?
How does God build a new community in Christ? How should this impact the way we treat others in the Church?