What does it really mean to live a blessed life?

As we begin 2026, we’re launching a new teaching series called The Blessed Life, walking verse by verse through the book of Ephesians. In this opening message, we look at Ephesians 1:1–3 and discover that biblical blessing is not something we achieve, it’s something we receive in Christ.

The Apostle Paul writes to a culture obsessed with success, power, and prosperity, and redefines blessing as a present spiritual reality rooted in our identity in Jesus. God is the source of blessing. Jesus is the access point. The Holy Spirit supplies the life we were always meant to live.

Whether you’re new to church or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites you to slow down, rethink what blessing truly means, and anchor your life in what can never be taken away.

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Key Takeaways:

The blessed life is received, not achieved

God is the source of every blessing, and Jesus is our access to them

Spiritual blessings are unshakable, unlike circumstantial or material ones

Our identity in Christ shapes how we face everyday life

Resources Mentioned

The Blessed Life Reading Plan (print & digital)

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1–3

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