The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
Because of a general persecution in Jerusalem, the believers were scattered and took the gospel to Judea and Samaria, where many believed in Christ.
As Jesus finally approached Jerusalem, he admonished the leaders and affirmed his mission.
Probably the most difficult of Jesus' commands is for his disciples to love our enemies, following what he already did for his enemies to...