Brought Near (Part 2)

Ephesians 2:11-18 emphasizes how through Christ’s sacrifice, people of different backgrounds – whether they are based on family, culture, race, profession, or social status – are brought together and reconciled with Christ. This passage also emphasizes the need for everyone to find peace with God. It underlines the idea of Christian growth through repeated practice. It contrasts the sense of hopelessness described in Ecclesiastes with the hope and unity that the Holy Spirit brings, while also helping us to recognize and manage our hidden feelings and differences.