Anchored in the Loving Purposes of God

It is letter from a man named Paul to a church in a place called Ephesus. And yet, somehow, at the same time, it is a letter from the God of the universe to the group of people all around the world and all through the ages known as the Church of Jesus Christ, including this church, Covenant Church, in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2026.

Ever since it was written, it has been a lever that God has used to pry things up and roll things over and put things back in their right place.

In midst of this exploration, we will also address five cultural issues we believe are a source of weariness for Jesus followers in the United States today. While Ephesians does not address these issues specifically, it gives a theological context and starting point for each. This fall, we will explore that theological context on Sunday mornings, and then host an open discussion and practical equipping related to the topic on the following Wednesday.

August 30                     Overview of Ephesians                                         Ephesians 1:1-2

September 6                Chosen in Love                                                      Ephesians 1:3-14

September 13              Growing in Christ                                                  Ephesians 1:15-23

September 20              Truth in Love Today: Politics                               Ephesians 1:19

Wednesday 9/23        How Christians Are Called to Think About and Engage in Politics

September 27               A New Creation                                                      Ephesians 2:1-10       

October 4                       Truth in Love Today: Artificial Intelligence        Ephesians 2:10

Wednesday 10/7        How Christians Should Think About and Use Artificial Intelligence

October 11                     A New Humanity                                                    Ephesians 2:11-22                                                      

October 18                     Truth in Love Today: Foreigners in our Midst   Ephesians 2:19

Wednesday 10/21     How Christians Are Called to Relate to People of Other Cultures

October 25                     Truth in Love Today: Phones and Social Media Ephesians 2:22

Wednesday 10/28     How Christians Should Think About and Use Phones and Social Media

November 1                   Engage Local Missions Celebration

November 8                   Grace and Mystery                                                  Ephesians 3:1-13

November 15                Truth in Love Today: Interpreting Scripture        Ephesians 3:5

Wednesday 11/18     How Christians Are Called to Study and Interpret the Bible  

November 22                Thanksgiving Celebration