2. Ephesians 1:3 (MSG) 3 How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He's the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him.

3. Ephesians 1:4 (MSG) 4 Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.

4. Ephesians 1:5 (MSG) 5 Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!)

5. Ephesians 1:6 (MSG) 6 He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift- giving by the hand of his beloved Son.

6. Ephesians 1:7a (MSG) 7 Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people

7. Ephesians 1:7b (MSG) —free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free!

8. ACT 1: God created us to love us.

9. Ephesians 1:4 (MSG) 4 Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.

10. ACT 2: We walked away From God’s love.

11. Isaiah 53:6a (MSG) 6 We're all like sheep who've wandered off and gotten lost. We've all done our own thing, gone our own way.

12. ACT 3: God sent Jesus to woo us back.

13. 1 John 4:9 (NIV) 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

14. ACT 4: We choose to accept or reject God’s love.

15. Acts 10:35 (MSG) 35 It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open.

16. Vineyard Community Church 100 County Rd Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Now meeting in Big Pine Key & Ocala. For information, times of services and locations, please visit our website at www.keysvineyard.com www.keysvineyard.com or call 305-872-3404

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