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We come to a text today that I am quite certain has far more importance to you and to your life than might seem at first glance because of the kind of ordinary nature of the things that it seems to be saying. Look at Ephesians 6:21 through 24 with me as we consider this final text from the book of Ephesians in God's word. Ephesians 6, beginning in verse 21,
21 But that you also may know about my circumstances, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make everything known to you. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us, and that he may comfort your hearts. 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.
These are Paul's final words, his concluding words, his parting words to the church at Ephesus and the other churches that were in the circle of those who would receive this letter in the first century. If you were with us last time, you'll remember that Paul in verses 18 to 20 had told us to and instructed people to pray for the people of Christ and to pray for the proclamation of Christ. It was a ringing call to prayer that we realize had great significance for our own church body here in the days to come. And here in the final four verses, Paul is closing it out and he, as it were, he's saying farewell as he closes out this letter and his words give us an abiding example of how sincere personal concern marks life in the church...