Ephesians 1:8-9

  • Kind intention

    “In all wisdom and insight, He has made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention”  Ephesians 1:8-9 Kind intention – I would have liked something a bit stronger here.  Our culture doesn’t put much weight on “intention” these days.  We commonly hear, “Well, at least he has the right…

  • According

    “In all wisdom and insight, He has made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention”  Ephesians 1:8-9 According – Sometimes the smallest words carry very big loads.  In the New Testament, prepositions are tiny words with tremendous significance.  This preposition, kata, is no exception.  When you think about the…

  • Has made known

    “In all wisdom and insight, He has made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention”  Ephesians 1:8-9 Has made known – How many times have you and I struggled with the clarity of God’s will for us?  How often have you felt as though you just couldn’t understand what…

  • Insight

    “In all wisdom and insight, He has made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention”  Ephesians 1:8-9 Insight – My friend Terry and his family survived hurricane Ivan as it passed over Grand Cayman where they live.  Their house was destroyed by 165 mile an hour winds and an…

  • Wisdom

    “In all wisdom and insight, He has made known  to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention”  Ephesians 1:8-9 Wisdom – We live in a culture that has been influenced by Greek thought much the same way that the Ephesians were influenced by Greek thinking.  Many of the patterns and meanings…