In this famous section of Scripture, Paul describes the “emptying” of the Son of God who became a man—known as the doctrine of kenosis. While it is interesting to investigate the theological concepts regarding the nature of Christ’s “emptying,” to be fixated on that phrase from this passage
King Solomon recognized what he needed most to rule his people well, to know justice. He recognized how little he knew, and Who could give him what he needed.
We can have joy even in adverse circumstances because of who Christ is and who we are in Him.
As David’s life comes to a close, he gives his son Solomon advice that we can likewise learn from.
Note: Ken Boa spends the first part of this lesson finishing up his teaching on Ephesians 5. The section on the armor of God begins at 34:39. Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesians by exhorting his readers to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength
King David lived a full life. By the end, he was ready to enter the Father’s joy.
In Ephesians 4 Paul exhorted his readers to walk in a manner worthy of their calling. We are to become in our practice who we already are in our position. In Ephesians 5, He further expounds on what it means to have a worthy walk—to walk in love,
Do you long for heaven, or has the spiritual appetite for your eternal home been dulled? In this lesson, Ken Boa discusses the need to cultivate a spiritual appetite for heaven.
God holds those who trust in Him forever secure in His hands. However, this does not mean we are now invulnerable to all consequences of sin. The Lord disciplines those He loves.
Paul tells the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling. He bases this on the truths he previously told them concerning their identity in Christ. What, then, does a worthy walk look like?
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