The Grace of God. Ephesians 2:1-10

What an immeasurably great thing the grace of God is! There is no value that can be put on it. It's the reason we live and breathe and have our life now hidden in Christ's. It is because of this grace that we are no longer "objects of wrath". In other words, no longer will God's justice be poured out on us. Instead we were showered with his grace and mercy. I pray this passage would seep into your minds and hearts today that we might see the depth of the love of Christ.

Ephesians 2:1-10
1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved! 6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Questions
1. Do you see any line that is repeated in this passage?
2. In regards to pride, why is it important to recognize God's grace in our lives?
3. What will stick with you today from this passage?

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