David Negley

Ephesians: the View from the Mishkan David Negley

The letter to the Ephesian believers is largely misunderstood these days. While everyone loves Ephesians 2:8 and 9, almost everyone is unaware of the significance to be found in the context surrounding that pair of verses. Ephesians is about kingdoms, community and warfare. It is about the culmination of the Messianic Kingdom and the blending of Jews and Gentiles into one new community, never before dreamed of by either. Yet, at the same time, this little letter is almost a chapter-for-chapter exposition of Isaiah 55-59! How can that be? Isnat that contradictory? Undreamed of unity, yet written in the style of a commentary on the prophet Isaiah? Is it really possible to make both those statements simultaneously? You will just have to read this study guide to find out. This commentary can serve as an excellent tool for personal study, devotional reading, or group discussion. It contains well-researched material, but is written in a style that is easily accessible to all readers, young and old. Regardless of your age or experience, this work will open your eyes to new ideas that will make a tremendous impact on your life. The author has been part of the Messianic Jewish community for over thirty years, and brings to the discussion a great deal of information relating to the Jewish background of Rabbi Paul. So, prepare to dig into Ephesians from a perspective youave probably never heard before!