The Cross of Christ Destroys Barriers that Divide

Ephesians 2:11-22 - Acts 17:26 1.) Before Jesus Gentiles were on the outside looking in: The Gentiles pre-Christian condition (2:11-12) - Gentiles were objects of Jewish contempt (2:11) - Gentiles were spiritually destitute (2:12) 2.) The new people of God are a diverse people united by the work of Christ (2:13-22) - Every believer (Jew and Gentile) has been reconciled to one another (2:13-16) - Every believer (Jew and Gentile) is at peace with God (2:17, 18). - Every believer (Jew and Gentile) shares in the benefits of the gospel (2:19-22) - Revelation 7:9-12 3.) Final thoughts