Come, walk through the Word.
The church displays God's many-sided wisdom. Come without hurry. Paul, who calls himself least, preaches Christ's riches so that heavenly powers see God's wisdom through the church. Listen first for what grace has already done in Christ.
Ephesians 3:8–13
8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
11According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Stay with the movement.
Paul, who calls himself least, preaches Christ's riches so that heavenly powers see God's wisdom through the church. In Christ we have boldness and access with confidence. Paul joins the riches of grace to a worthy walk shaped by Christ.
Do not let weakness or suffering make you shrink from the calling grace has given. This is an invitation to receive God's strength and let grace become visible in the church.
See the passage in its world.
The church displays God's many-sided wisdom. This movement belongs inside Paul's vision of the church in Christ.
Paul, who calls himself least, preaches Christ's riches so that heavenly powers see God's wisdom through the church.
In Christ we have boldness and access with confidence. 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 3:8–13?
Examine the heart
Where does your life resist this truth: the church displays god's many-sided wisdom.
Walk worthy
Do not let weakness or suffering make you shrink from the calling grace has given.
Remain here for a moment.
Let every competing voice become still. In Christ we have boldness and access with confidence. Receive that truth before trying to perform it.
Carry the Word into today.
Do not let weakness or suffering make you shrink from the calling grace has given.
Continue in His presence.
Lord Jesus, the church displays god's many-sided wisdom. Strengthen me by Your Spirit, root me in Your love, and teach me to walk worthy of Your calling. Amen.