Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Thursday, July 18 | #1 on Paul’s Prayer List (Ephesians 3:14-16)

Ephesians 3:14-16

The prayers of the Bible bear little resemblance to the majority of prayers in the modern church. Modern prayers typically center on circumstances, stuff, and physical health. Biblical prayers focus much more on the incredibly more important aspects of spiritual health and strength.

Wednesday, July 17 | God is using us to teach the angels something! (Ephesians 3:8-13)

Ephesians 3:8-13

God's plans are amazing! They are way above our ability to figure them out, and even when He chooses to tell us why/how He does the things He does, we still can’t comprehend much of it. One of the most startling truths about God’s plan to include Jews and Gentiles in the one body of the church is that God’s unfolding plan to do so is actually a way that He teaches the principalities and powers in heavenly places!

Tuesday, July 16 | The Greatest Secret Ever Told! (Ephesians 3:5-7)

Ephesians 3:5-7

A careful reading of the Old Testament reveals God’s heart to reach all people, not only the people of Israel. What was not clear to Old Testament saints was God’s shocking plan to combine the Jews and Gentiles together as one body—the church! There would be no distinction to status level; they would be fellow heirs of all God has promised to grant by His grace to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ, Jew or Gentile. The gospel would be the key to unlocking the door for everybody!

Monday, July 15 | The Mystery Revealed! (Ephesians 3:1-4)

Ephesians 3:1-4

Paul refused to play the victim! He viewed his seemingly negative circumstances as yet another validation of God’s plan for his life to bring the gospel to the Gentile world. He wanted his Gentile readers to know that God was even then unfolding an intricate and strategic plan to spread Christ's message to the entire world. Far from being hindered by Roman imprisonment, Paul was instead captured by Christ and positioned to advance the gospel even further!

Nehemiah 11-12 | Joy That’s Heard Afar Off | Weekend Pulpit

Nehemiah 11-12

From the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Friday, July 12 | We that were far off are now IN! (Ephesians 2:15-22)

Ephesians 2:15-22

Jesus died so that salvation could be a reality for everyone—Jews and Gentiles alike. The “middle wall of partition” has been torn down, and all who come to Jesus by faith have equal standing at His cross. Those that were afar off (Gentiles) and those that were nigh (Jews) can now join the family of God as one new man and be the one body of Jesus together!

Thursday, July 11 | God wrote a poem with your name on it! (Ephesians 2:10-14)

Ephesians 2:10-14

We have been saved for a purpose. While it is true that we have not been saved BY works, it is equally true that we have been saved UNTO good works. Simply put, God has specially designed good works for believers to accomplish, and He has supernaturally fashioned each of His new creatures (creations) to be able to accomplish those very works. In that sense, believers are His masterpiece new creations!

Wednesday, July 10 | Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. (Ephesians 2:4-9)

Ephesians 2:4-9

The gift of salvation is not a result of any good work that we have done to earn it in some way. It IS, however, the result of Someone’s good works—JESUS. He satisfied the righteous demands of the law, and He paid the awful price of sin on behalf of us sinners. Were it not for God's rich mercy and great love in sending Jesus to die for our sins, there would be no hope of redemption for anybody.

Tuesday, July 9 | Sorry, but your “before” pic is really ugly! (Ephesians 2:1-4)

Ephesians 2:1-4

One of the best incentives for Christians to reenergize their commitment to serve God is to simply remember what they used to be before they were saved. The picture is not pretty! But when one considers what he has been saved from, he is encouraged to serve God with new determination and greater purpose.

Monday, July 8 | God's Mighty Power in You! (Ephesians 1:19-23)

Ephesians 1:19-23

There are some things that God wants all of His children to know after they have been born into His family. Among them is this great truth: He wants His children to know that they can be sure that they will be just like Jesus! God will used the same power by which Jesus was resurrected from the dead in order to accomplish His purpose in the lives of His children!