Monthly Bible Reading Guide

15b“His purpose was to create in himself one new (hu)man out of the two, thus making peace, 16and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.”

                                                                         Ephesians 2:13-15a (NIV)

17“He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.”

                                                                         Ephesians 2:17-18 (NIV)

19 "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”

                                                                         Ephesians 2:19-20 (NIV)

21 "In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”

                                                                         Ephesians 2:21-22 (NIV)

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off the old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23to be made new in attitude of your minds; 24and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Be imitators of God therefore, as dearly loved children, 2 and live a life of love , just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you theere must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people."

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord." (NIV)

"Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." (NIV) Ephesians 5:15, 16

"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (NIV) Ephesians 5:19, 20

"'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' This is a profound mystery--but I am talking about Christ and the church."

                                                                         (NIV) Ephesians 5:31, 32

"'Finally bee strong in the Lord and in his mighty power  Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes."

                                                                         (NIV) Ephesians 6:10, 11