Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ezra+001   EZRA In the fifth century BC, many Judeans were returning from exile to the southern part of the land of Israel. They faced great difficulties: their capital city and temple had been destroyed, foreigners had moved in, and they were no longer ruled by their own king. But the […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ephesians+006   EPHESIANS CHAPTER 6  (ESV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ephesians+005   EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5  (ESV) 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ephesians+004   EPHESIANS CHAPTER 4  (ESV) 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ephesians+003   EPHESIANS CHAPTER 3  (ESV) 14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ […]