1. The Middle Wall of Partition
Ephesians 2:11-18

2. The Middle Wall of Partition
No foreigner may enter within the balustrade around the sanctuary and enclosure. Whoever is caught on himself shall be put blame for the death which will ensue”
The Middle Wall of Partition
Ephesians 2:11-18

3. Called “uncircumcision” by Jews (Eph. 2:11)
Jew / Gentile

4. Jew / Gentile Called “uncircumcision” by Jews (Eph. 2:11)
Separate from Christ - Salvation from the Jews ( Eph. 2:12, Jn 4:22)
Jew / Gentile

5. Jew / Gentile Called “uncircumcision” by Jews (Eph. 2:11)
Separate from Christ - Salvation from the Jews ( Eph. 2:12, Jn 4:22)
Alienated from commonwealth of Israel (Eph. 2:12)
Jew / Gentile

6. Jew / Gentile Called “uncircumcision” by Jews (Eph. 2:11)
Separate from Christ - Salvation from the Jews ( Eph. 2:12, Jn 4:22)
Alienated from commonwealth of Israel (Eph. 2:12)
Strangers from covenants of promise (Gen. 12:3, Gen. 26:3-4, 28:13-14)
Jew / Gentile

7. Jew / Gentile Called “uncircumcision” by Jews (Eph. 2:11)
Separate from Christ - Salvation from the Jews ( Eph. 2:12, Jn 4:22)
Alienated from commonwealth of Israel (Eph. 2:12)
Strangers from covenants of promise (Gen. 12:3, Gen. 26:3-4, 28:13-14)
Having no hope (Eph. 2:12)
Jew / Gentile

8. Ye afar off made nigh in blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
But Now… In Christ

9. Ye afar off made nigh in blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
Peace – made both one (Eph.2:14)
But Now… In Christ

10. Ye afar off made nigh in blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
Peace – made both one (Eph.2:14)
Wall of partition broken down – law of commandments (Eph. 2:15, Col. 2:14)
But Now… In Christ

11. Ye afar off made nigh in blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
Peace – made both one (Eph.2:14)
Wall of partition broken down – law of commandments (Eph. 2:15, Col. 2:14)
Jew and Gentile made one – in one body (Eph. 2:16-17)
But Now… In Christ

12. What – Where - How Made nigh – In Christ – blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
Reconcile – in one body – cross of Christ (Eph. 2:16)
What – Where - How

13. Made nigh – In Christ – blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13)
Reconcile – in one body – cross of Christ (Eph. 2:16)
Baptized into Christ – Baptized into one body – Baptized into the death of Christ (Gal. 3:28, I Cor. 12:13, Rom. 6:3-4)
What – Where – How – WHEN