The Apostle Paul writes as a Jewish apostle to a mixed community of Jews and Gentiles, articulating a vision that is both continuous with the story of Israel, and radically expansive in its scope. He begins with the language of unity in Messiah, as speaking to a family: “our,” “us,” and “we.” This is a reference to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Messiah, in whom believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13). Give a listen!