1. The New Economy Ephesians 1:7-12

2. How to Enjoy Ephesians  Read through this small book 1x/week  Use different translations: NASB, NLT, NIV.  You’ll never be the same!

3. The New Economy  Revealed directly to Paul by the Creator.  Eph. 1:1 “By the will of God”

4. The New Economy It Means NO DEMANDS! All by Grace All is new!

5. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Eph. 1:8-9) The New Economy

6. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Eph. 1:8-9)

7. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible Matthew 13:11“the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” Luke 8:10“the mysteries of the kingdom of God” Rom. 11:25“this mystery... Israel has experienced a hardening in part” Rom. 16:25-26“the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed” 1 Cor. 4:1“servants of Christ... entrusted with the mysteries of God” Eph. 1:9“the mystery of His will” Eph. 3:2-3“the administration of God’s grace... the mystery made known to me by revelation” Eph. 3:4“the mystery of Christ” Eph. 3:9“this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God” Matthew 13:11“the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” Luke 8:10“the mysteries of the kingdom of God” Rom. 11:25“this mystery... Israel has experienced a hardening in part” Rom. 16:25-26“the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed” 1 Cor. 4:1“servants of Christ... entrusted with the mysteries of God” Eph. 1:9“the mystery of His will” Eph. 3:2-3“the administration of God’s grace... the mystery made known to me by revelation” Eph. 3:4“the mystery of Christ” Eph. 3:9“this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God” Eph. 5:32“a profound mystery... Christ and the church” Col. 1:26“the mystery... kept hidden for ages and generations, but... now disclosed” Col. 1:27“this mystery, which is Christ in you” Col. 2:2“the mystery of God, namely, Christ” Col. 4:3“the mystery of Christ” 1 Tim. 3:9“keep hold of the deep truths [mysteries] of the faith” 1 Tim. 3:16“the mystery of godliness is great” Rev. 10:7“the mystery of God will be accomplished” Eph. 5:32“a profound mystery... Christ and the church” Col. 1:26“the mystery... kept hidden for ages and generations, but... now disclosed” Col. 1:27“this mystery, which is Christ in you” Col. 2:2“the mystery of God, namely, Christ” Col. 4:3“the mystery of Christ” 1 Tim. 3:9“keep hold of the deep truths [mysteries] of the faith” 1 Tim. 3:16“the mystery of godliness is great” Rev. 10:7“the mystery of God will be accomplished”

8. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (Eph. 1:8-9)

9. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.  His Closely-Guarded Secret Matthew 13:11-15 Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted…For the heart of this people has grown dull…” Matthew 13:15 (KJV) For this people's heart is waxed gross,

10. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.  His Closely-Guarded Secret  A New Economic Reality Ephesians 1:10 (NASB) with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him

11. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.  His Closely-Guarded Secret  A New Economic Reality  A Universe United the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him

12. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.  His Closely-Guarded Secret  A New Economic Reality  A Universe United Fractured Universe Spirit vs. Spirit Humans vs. Spiritual Humans vs. Nature Humans vs. Humans Me vs. You Me vs. Myself the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him

13. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.  His Closely-Guarded Secret  A New Economic Reality  A Universe United the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him Everyone Loses! Spirit vs. Spirit Humans vs. Spiritual Humans vs. Nature Humans vs. Humanity Me vs. You Me vs. Myself “He who does not gather with Me scatters.” Matthew 12:30

14. The New Economy: the μυστηριον  A Core Theme in the Bible  God’s Kind Intentions and Purpose.  His Closely-Guarded Secret  A New Economic Reality  A Universe United  A Universe that Makes Sense “the summing up of all things in Christ” ἀ νακεφαλα

15. The New Economy: In Christ A New Sherriff In Town! 13 Times in 13 Verses! “the summing up of all things in Christ”

16. New Economy: “He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom…” (Eph.1:7 NLT) “It was for freedom that Christ set you free” (Gal. 5:1)  New Freedom in Christ NOBODY Owns You! The ‘god’ of this worldYour ‘boss’Your parentsYour past

17. The New Economy In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)  New Freedom in Christ  New Wisdom in Christ “Happy are the poor in spirit” Radical Thinking

18. The New Economy In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)  New Freedom in Christ  New Wisdom in Christ “Happy are the gentle…” Radical Thinking

19. The New Economy In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)  New Freedom in Christ  New Wisdom in Christ “Happy are those who are persecuted” Radical Thinking

20. The New Economy In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery (Eph. 1:8)  New Freedom in Christ  New Wisdom in Christ “Pick up a cross and follow me!” Radical Thinking

21. The New Economy “Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Eph. 1:11  New Freedom in Christ  New Wisdom in Christ  New Authority in Christ Matthew 8:23-27 New “Rules” Apply!

22. The New Economy “Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Eph. 1:11  New Freedom in Christ  New Wisdom in Christ  New Authority in Christ  New Identity in Christ AdoptedRICH!

23. The New Economy “with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.” Ephesians 1:10 Disestablishment: New Freedom in ChristNew Wisdom in ChristNew Authority in ChristNew Identity in Christ "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because… He anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind To set free those who are oppressed To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord." The Life of Christ: Luke 4:18-19 And all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage as they heard these things; and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to throw Him down the cliff. The Result: Luke 4:28-29

24. Say It! Ephesians 1:12 “…to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.” Disestablishment: New Freedom in ChristNew Wisdom in ChristNew Authority in ChristNew Identity in Christ “Let a man regard us in this manner: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” 1 Corinthians 4:1

25. Next Week:  Get This New Life Working!  The Security in Disestablishment!

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