Today we begin a new book of the New Testament: Ephesians. This is a letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the Christian congregation in the city of Ephesus (located in modern-day Turkey. Paul gives thanks for God’s power at work in the Ephesians. God’s power is not automatically good news. It terrifies sinners, but it comforts us who know His love for us in Christ. • Merciful Lord, powerful to save, grant us Your good Spirit that we may boldly confess Jesus’ saving Gospel. Amen.
Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (pp. 10215-10216). (Function). Kindle Edition.