From Death to Life

I was so blessed to see this sermon fleshed out in my family this week. With Ella's acceptance of Christ as her savior, I saw her move from death to life. The truth is, the message of the gospel is sometimes hard to apply to our young children. We see them as beautiful creations and could never imagine them having to spend eternity seperated from God in their sins, this is the truth of God's word. I am not speaking here of an age of accountability, only making a sweeping statement about the sinfulness of man. Even my amazing children, even your children that you may see as pretty near sinless, are sinners who would stand condemned if not for the grace of God. This week read back over the text in Ephesians and ask the following questions:

1. I shared how we need to be re-educated by God’s perspective on our sin in order to appreciate our need for mercy. How does Paul accomplish this in the first three verses?
2. In verse 4, Paul highlights a most amazing turn in Scripture. What has happened that Paul can so quickly turn from the wrath of God to the grace of God?
3.What does it mean that we are in union with Christ? Why is this union so amazing?
4. How can you seize an opportunity this week in your job or relationships to testify to the mercy and grace of God in your life?

Please be much in prayer for Mrs. McCullough, Evelyn Gilbert, Linda White, Mayford Johnson, and the ministry opportunities presented at the Christmas store. God bless, and have a great week.