In this episode, the guys introduce the book of Ephesians by unpacking Ephesians 1:1-2. Paul, a former persecutor of the church was writing to the Ephesians, a bustling pagan city in the 1st century to remind them of God’s grace for them and how they ought to live in light of that grace. 

00:00
Introduction and Holiday Highlights
01:11
Christmas Celebrations
02:35
Family Time in Whitefish, Montana For Ben
03:02
New Year's Resolutions
04:03
Golf Predictions for 2024
06:11
Goals for Bible Reading
07:04
Overview of the Book of Ephesians
17:51
Background of the Book of Ephesians
19:23
Author and Audience of Ephesians
22:38
Genre of Ephesians
23:09
Authorship of Ephesians
25:46
Conversion of Paul
28:16
Paul's Purpose and Mission
32:50
Audience of Ephesians
36:39
Introduction to the Book of Ephesians
37:39
The Concept of Grace and Peace
41:59
What to Expect in the Book of Ephesians
46:13
Encouragement for the New Year