Contemplative Bible Reading

Ephesians 2:10 (New International Version) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. There is much in this short verse. Let’s start at the end and work backwards. God planned for us to do good things; God […]

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Ephesians 3:20-21 (New International Version 2011) 20 Now to him (God the Father) who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! […]

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Ephesians 6:11-18 (New International Version) 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks.12 Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness, against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world.13 That […]

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Ephesians 4:23 (New Living Translation) Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Ever want a better attitude? Ever want stop thinking bad about people and things and start thinking more positive? If only God would just change my attitude. Come on God, have your Spirit renew my thoughts and attitudes. That is biblical, […]

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Ephesians 2:19-22 (New International Version) 19Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy […]

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