Prayer for Strength, Knowledge, and the Fullness of God
"Paul's Farewell to the Elders at Ephesus" a woodcut Biblical illustrations by Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld, copied from the book "Das Buch der Bücher in Bilden" and made available by World Mission Collection: http://www.wmcwels.com/cgi-bin/home.pl?/ClipArt#volumetwo The text for today is our Epistle, Ephesians 3:13-20, which has already been read. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Here’s a key to properly interpreting passages of Scripture: context. Look for what is happening and being said before and after the passage. And consider the time in which it was originally written. Understanding the literary, cultural, and historical contexts will help you to better understand the author’s intent. Permit me to illustrate. Suppose your seven-year-old son walks up to you when your back is turned and asks, “Mom, can I kill this?” What’s the first thing you must find out b...