Gospel of Reconciliation
Albert Bogle
June 13, 2023
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Ephesians 2: 13-18 (NRSVA)
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. 15 He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, so that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, 16 and might reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it. 17 So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; 18 for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father.
The third aspect of the Gospel we must never forget is its Reconciling Power. The Gospel declares the past can be redeemed and the present re-shaped and the future fulfilled and enemies made friends. It speaks into the human tragedy of betrayal, guilt and fear and offers peace and reconciliation to all who are estranged from God, themselves and their neighbours. We who follow Jesus are called to be peacemakers, sharing our stories of reconciliation with those who will listen.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus
Change-maker
Your outstretched figure
Is
A bridge
Reconciling
Enemies
On
The left
And
The right
Lord Jesus
Way-maker
Your cross-shaped love
Links
Heaven
And
Earth
Reconciling
God
And
All creation
Lord Jesus
Peace maker
Crucified Saviour
In You
Justice
And
Mercy
meet
Heal
My outstretched life
QUESTION: Who am I estranged from? With whom do I need to be reconciled?
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