Introduction

Welcome church, I am so excited that you have come to worship with us today. Over the last few weeks we have been exploring our series called Bridge Builders. Using the bible as our blueprint and opening our spiritual toolbox to see that we have the right tools, we now look to the next step in our process.

Rebuilding is a key component to bridging the gap and mending broken relationships. Part of the rebuilding process is that we must break barriers we face each and every day. By breaking down barriers, reconciling and mending relationships we become united in Christ with those who may be far off.

There is a level of peace that is followed by this process that is like no other you can experience.

Unity, harmony, and peace are trademarks of the Kingdom of God.

Main Teaching

As we’ve talked about before, it’s necessary as bridge builders to take action. And this week the action takes us to the book of Ephesians where Paul is passionately discussing the division between Jews and Gentiles and the reconciling work Christ did on the cross to bring harmony.

Reconciliation is a Gift. The word Reconcile in the Greek is ‘Katallasso’ which is an intensified word that describes an exchange. Originally used to describe two people exchanging money, the New Testament picks it up in it’s description of people exchanging an old way of life for new. Think about two people who exchange their different positions for the same position. Trading in an old life for a new life.

As we look to break barriers among us and prepare to build bridges, we must look to Christ as our example when we begin the process of reconciling. We have the blueprints, the plans, and the tools. Now, we recognize that in Christ we have the gift of reconciliation.

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