In Him We Have Redemption

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In Him We Have Redemption

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Passage

Ephesians 1:7-14 (ESV)

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth in him.

11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 1:7

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

1. God's grace is lavished on us (7-10)

Here, Paul continued with the spiritual blessings the Lord Jesus gives his people. He gave us redemption from our sins through his blood that was shed on the cross. This was all done in accordance with the riches of God's abundant grace, which He gives to all believers. Why? To make known the mystery of His will, whose basis is Christ Jesus. His will is that all things in heaven and on earth may be in unity under the head of Christ.

2. You also are included in Christ (11-14)

The words 'in him' are repeated throughout this passage. Christ is the center of God's plan. We are chosen 'in him'. We have been predestined 'in him'. We who have put our hope in him are for the praise of His glory. Who is 'in him'? All who hear the word of truth (the gospel) and believe that the gospel is our salvation. We who believe receive the mark of the Holy Spirit, who guarantees us an inheritance in the kingdom of heaven. We belong to God, for the praise of His glory!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for including me in Christ. Help me to live for the praise of your glory.

One Word: We are included in Christ

Joseph and Potiphar

Genesis 39:1-12

Key Verse: 39:9

He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?”

Today's Question

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