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Ephesians Devotionals

Devotional Reflections on Ephesians
· Identity and Introduction, Ephesians 1: 1-2
· Mission Exists Because Worship Doesn’t, Ephesians 1: 3
· The Blessings (Part 1: Being Chosen), Ephesians 1: 4
· The Blessings (Part 2: Adoption), Ephesians 1: 5
· The Blessings (Part 3: Grace), Ephesians 1: 6
· The Blessings: (Part 4: Ransom); Ephesians 1: 7-8
· The Mystery Revealed; Ephesians 1:8-10
· “In Him” (Ephesians 1:11)
· Plan A: Israel (and the rest of us) Chosen for his Praise (Ephesians 1:11-12)
· The Mark of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14)
· Cause for Thanks and Prayer (Ephesians 1:15-16)
· 1: 17 The Triune God at Work in Us

 

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An urbana.org column by Bob Morris

About This Devotional

In preparation for our exploration of the book of Ephesians at the Urbana 06 Convention, this weekly devotional feature on urbana.org will continue through December 2006.

About the Author
Bob MorrisBob Morris has been involved in mission since the day he was born to missionary parents working with SIM in Nigeria. Since 1968 he has been associated with Interserve (Canada) and has spent 18 of those years living in India, Pakistan, and Cyprus. A major part of his role has been the development of strategies for placing professionals in countries where missionaries are not welcome. His responsibilities also included member care and assessment.

His travels have taken him to Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Egypt, the Arabian Gulf, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States.

After returning to Canada in 1997, Bob helped begin The Intercultural Ministries Centre at Tyndale University College & Seminary. TIM Centre became a nexus for all things missional, engaging local churches, colleges and mission agencies in an ongoing trialogue. He retired from TIM Centre in 2004.

Bob married Carol Small in 1996 after his first wife Petie died of cancer, and he is the father of Christopher, and Jonathan. He is the stepfather of Dr. Steve Small and Shelly. Bob is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Tyndale University College & Seminary and is trained as a secondary school teacher in History and English.
 

 
 

"Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy."

Psalms 99:9 (NIV)

 
 

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