The Love Letter Hiding in Your Bible

In this episode of The Bible in a Year, Rev. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson returns to explore the book of Ephesians. She calls it an album of covers of the Apostle Paul’s greatest hits. Sarah takes on the authorship question directly. Who wrote Ephesians, and was it even sent to Ephesus? She explains why ancient writers often wrote in a beloved teacher’s name. Then she gives a quick Ephesians summary and offers a fresh reading of the hard passages in chapters 5 and 6.

Along the way, Sarah plays Bible Bingo with Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston. Her words are one, plan, grace, mystery, and love. She shows why Ephesians may be the Bible’s true love letter. She also highlights a surprising theme in the book of Ephesians: the ascension of Christ. Finally, she makes the case that Ephesians is the first Trinitarian writing. Whether you’re new to Scripture or rereading an old favorite, this conversation will deepen your reading.