Lessons

The lesson on March 23, 2014 was part 20 of the “Ephesians” study.  The study continues in chapter 4 we are in the section that begins the practical section of the book.  We are challenged to endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.  These truths have been lost over time because this unity has not been kept because there are many examples of those who practice truths that are biblical but are not rightly divided.  We have a measure of grace given to us that we should use to guard this unity of the spirit.  We learn the context of verse 8 indicating that the text saying Christ descended does not mean he went to hell, but rather he decended down to the earth from the heavenlies.  The church that we are a part of is a new creation and not an evolution of the church that existed in the book of Acts and 1 Corinthians 13:10.  The scripture reading was from Psalms 69:32-35 KJV “32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. 33 For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. 34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and everything that moveth therein. 35 For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.”