Paul concludes the doctrinal portion of his letter not with further argument, but with prayer and worship. Having unfolded God’s eternal purpose to unite Jews and Gentiles in Messiah, he now prays that this truth would move beyond intellectual understanding and become the lived reality of the believing community. Give a listen!

Ephesians 3 is deeply personal. Paul is no longer speaking just as an apostle or theologian; he speaks as a prisoner whose chains bear witness to the message he proclaims. His imprisonment is not incidental to the gospel, it is the consequence of announcing that the nations have been welcomed into the covenant blessings promised through Israel’s Messiah. Rome may hold the chains, but Messiah governs the mission. Give a listen.