Ephesians 4:1-6 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,3making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,5one Lord, one faith, one baptism,6one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.
“Bridges… across opinions”
First in a series, “Bridges”
· The ground of our unity (v. 4–6):
· The purpose of our unity (v. 1)
· The method of our unity (2-3)
Key Verse for the week
“…making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” -- Ephesians 4:3
Questions for Conversation and Reflection
In what way do you believe your friends of differing opinions share the same goals as you do? What do you believe is the root of your differing opinions? What questions might you ask them to help you understand them better?