Paul reiterates that Jesus brought those who once walked according to the flesh have been raised to sit in heavenly places in Christ, this is in reference to the results of grace such as perseverance and blessings etc. We believers are God's craftsmanship, created for the good works of His kingdom. They have all been saved by grace, not by works. Paul then goes onto explain that Jesus has reconciled the Jews and the Gentiles into the same everlasting kingdom. The gentiles were and shouldn't be alienated from God's people due to prejudice that lasted over a thousand years. The covenant between Abraham and God is an open door for the gentiles, Israels blessing to the nations (Jesus sacrifice) allows them to be close to God. As citizens of the Kingdom of God, Jews and gentiles were no longer strangers. The word of God has become their foundation with Jesus as the cornerstone.
Prayer/response:
- Thank you God for being faithful and making gentiles like us a part of your plan
- Please reconcile Cheil people with the most unlikely of people. Please let the strippers and pushers know you!
- Help mature us, and help us love fellow churchgoers walking in the flesh
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