The Big Story | One Church - Live Like It's True

Big Story Pt. 3 | Week 8 | Ephesians 4:1–6For three chapters, Paul has been telling the Ephesians what God has done. Now, with a single word — therefore — he turns the corner. Everything that's true about who we are in Christ becomes the foundation for how we live with each other.In today's episode, Lisa walks through Ephesians 4:1–6, where Paul names four virtues that make community possible (none of them flashy) and then gives us one of the most important distinctions in the whole letter: unity is not something the church has to manufacture. It's something the Spirit has already given. Our job is to stop tearing it apart.In this episode:Why Paul opens by reminding his readers he's writing from chainsThe difference between earning a calling and living worthy of oneWhy humility, gentleness, patience, and forbearance are the unglamorous habits that hold community togetherThe seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 — and why none of our differences is bigger than any of themScripture: Ephesians 4:1–6Reflection questions:Think of one believer in your life whose presence regularly tests one of Paul's four virtues in you. What is the Spirit asking of you in that relationship?What would it look like this week to make every effort to keep the unity the Spirit has already given — rather than waiting until the relationship feels easy?What is one small step you could take toward that person this week?Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinneyGet the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGDIf you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org.