Come, walk through the Word.
Christ's cross brings outsiders near and creates one reconciled people. Come without hurry. Gentiles once alienated from Israel's hope are brought near; the dividing wall falls and strangers become God's household. Listen first for what grace has already done in Christ.
Ephesians 2:11–22
11Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Stay with the movement.
Gentiles once alienated from Israel's hope are brought near; the dividing wall falls and strangers become God's household. Christ is our peace and the cornerstone of one holy temple. Paul joins the riches of grace to a worthy walk shaped by Christ.
Cross one social boundary to practice the peace Christ has already made. This is an invitation to receive God's strength and let grace become visible in the church.
See the passage in its world.
Christ's cross brings outsiders near and creates one reconciled people. This movement belongs inside Paul's vision of the church in Christ.
Gentiles once alienated from Israel's hope are brought near; the dividing wall falls and strangers become God's household.
Christ is our peace and the cornerstone of one holy temple. The passage draws the heart toward Christ and the good of His body.
Read the passage again.
Return to Scripture before answering. Let the movement itself guide your reflection.
Stay with the text
Which repeated word, contrast, command, or promise carries Paul's main concern in Ephesians 2:11–22?
Examine the heart
Where does your life resist this truth: christ's cross brings outsiders near and creates one reconciled people.
Walk worthy
Cross one social boundary to practice the peace Christ has already made.
Remain here for a moment.
Let every competing voice become still. Christ is our peace and the cornerstone of one holy temple. Receive that truth before trying to perform it.
Carry the Word into today.
Cross one social boundary to practice the peace Christ has already made.
Continue in His presence.
Lord Jesus, christ's cross brings outsiders near and creates one reconciled people. Strengthen me by Your Spirit, root me in Your love, and teach me to walk worthy of Your calling. Amen.