Crisis of Confusion

Ephesians 3:1-13

Crisis of Confusion

If Jesus is the Lord of the universe, why is his choice servant in prison?

Crisis of Confusion

Unmet expectations can bring about a great degree disappointment

Encouragement in times of confusion

God is up to something special!

God is doing something special

Through the individual (v. 1) In the church (vv. 2-7) Before the world (vv. 8-12)

Something special!

Through the individual

(v. 1)

Proper perspective on suffering Not a result of divine displeasure

Proper perspective on suffering Not a result of divine displeasure Sees God as the first cause

Proper perspective on suffering Not a result of divine displeasure Sees God as the first cause For the benefit of others

Proper perspective on suffering Not a result of divine displeasure Sees God as the first cause For the benefit of others Advances the purposes of God

Something special!

In the church
(vv. 2-6)

Something special!

Before the world

(vv. 8-12)

Before the world

The church has center stage in the cosmic drama

A New Beginning