![]() ![]() Ray Ortlund, Renewal Ministries, Nashville, TN That circle of honest fellowship is where God’s grace touches our deepest needs.” “Scotty Smith is one of the most gospel-rich men I know, and this book is like having Scotty himself right there in your living room, with friends sitting around and together savoring the gospel riches of Ephesians. Scott Sauls , Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN author of A Gentle Answer Whether you use this book to prepare talks or sermons, as devotional material, or for group discussion, I pray that its effect on you will be contagious, and that the very truths that have gripped the author's heart will also get a grip on yours.” We were never his choice people because we are sinners, but we will always be his chosen people because he is a God of mercy and grace. He is the Bridegroom, and we are his bride. He is the Father, and we are his daughters and sons. Part commentary and part devotional, we learn about the church and also ourselves as seen through the eyes of the One who loved us and gave himself for us. This wonderful, practical work on Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a treasure. Before you know it, he is gushing about the grace and freedom that are ours in Christ Jesus, because gushing about grace and freedom is what Scotty does. “Every time my longtime friend and mentor, Scotty Smith gets ahold of good gospel truth, it is only a matter of time before that same gospel truth gets ahold of him. Scotty and his wife of over forty-five years, Darlene, live in Franklin, TN. He authored Unveiled Hope, Objects of His Affection, Restoring Broken Things, Everyday Prayers, Every Season Prayers, and Ephesians: The Love We Long For. He worked on pastoral staff of West End Community Church as teacher in residence and also served as adjunct faculty for Covenant Seminary, Westminster (Philadelphia), RTS, Orlando, and Western Seminary in Portland, OR. Smith planted and pastored Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN, for twenty-six years. Scotty Smith graduated from The University of North Carolina, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Covenant Theological Seminary (DMin). With rich discussion questions, practical application exercises and Scripture-based teaching, Smith helps readers see Jesus more clearly in the themes found in the book of Ephesians. In this guide, discover the implications of God's love for every aspect of your life and relationships. ![]() He shares how the New Testament letter presents the love we all deeply long for-God's great love for us in Jesus. Smith invites men and women to reflect of the God of the Bible by reading the book of Ephesians slowly. Explore this resource and find the riches of grace, the out-working of the gospel into every part of life, and the knowledge and love of God you've been waiting for.Įphesians: The Love We Long For offers Scripture-based, theologically rich content with an easy-to-follow structure to engage readers. The small group guide includes twelve in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. Through an easily accessible, self-contained small group study each participant will grow in their understanding of the love of Christ, and the riches of his grace and how that love shapes every relationship and every interaction with others. Am I loved? The central question of every human heart is answered with a resounding yes through this study of the Ephesians. ![]()
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