Scripture Reading — Ephesians 6:5-8Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.— Ephesians 6:5Many people around the world fall prey to the message of the prosperity gospel. It claims that all who believe in Jesus will experienc

Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 6:4-7Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.— Ephesians 6:4A child is a gift from God. However, many parents are overwhelmed when they learn that parenthood comes with great responsibility. Parents

Scripture Reading — Proverbs 6:20-24; Ephesians 6:1-3Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.— Ephesians 6:1We are currently experiencing a crisis of authority in Africa. In my country, the younger generation criticizes the older generation because conditions are often so bad. Man

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 5:25-33Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. . . .— Ephesians 5:25In many parts of Africa women are dependent on their husbands in all respects. As you can imagine, this can lead to serious abuses of power by a husband.

Scripture Reading — 1 Peter 3:1-6Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.— Ephesians 5:21-22Paul starts this section with a command: submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. And this connects with family life, w

Scripture Reading — Psalm 148:1-14Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. . . .— Ephesians 5:18-19When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we begin to notice the fruit of the Spirit in ourselve

Scripture Reading — Galatians 5:16-26Do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. . . .— Ephesians 5:17-18People who do not know Christ have no heavenly hope. Without hope, it can be tempting to li