This passage from Ephesians can be seen as a compact, yet beautiful and rich, summary of the core message of the Gospel. We are confronted with our sin problem in verses 1–3, then verse 4 begins with two of the most powerful words in Scripture: “But God.” What follows is a moving summary of the work of Christ and how we are saved by grace through faith in Him.

Did you see it in verse 7? Did you see how the display of God’s immeasurable riches of His grace is described? That’s right, His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. It is often easy to see how the Old Testament helps us read the New Testament, but there are times, like this one, where the New Testament helps us read and see the beauty of the Old.

In what ways has God showed you His kindness beyond salvation this week?