Why do so many of the smartest people in the world still miss God? Paul answers that question in Ephesians 4:17–19. The Bible says unbelievers are blinded by the god of this world, darkened in their understanding, and hardened in their hearts.In this teaching, we’ll explore:Why brilliance without God leads to futilityHow the enemy blinds minds to the gospelWhy prayer is the most powerful thing you can do for the lostHow the Spirit alone brings dead hearts to lifeIf you’ve ever wondered why the gospel seems like “foolishness” to some, this passage explains it—and shows us the hope we have in Christ.📖 Key Scriptures: Ephesians 4:17–19, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 9:10📍 Connect With Pastor David & The Bridge Fellowship:🌐 Church Website: https://www.thebridgemm.com📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevatedReflections🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZQ1vGoGvAF83V0wt6VFOB🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevated-reflections-bible-study/id1741528103

Have you ever had pain in one part of your body, only to find out the real problem was somewhere else? That’s how the church works. In Ephesians 4:16, Paul shows us that the body of Christ is more than a building, more than Sunday morning, and more than a weekly routine. It’s a living, breathing body — global, eternal, and connected.In this teaching, we’ll explore how:• Christ is the source of the church (“From Him”).• The body is fitted and knit together across the world.• Growth happens every day, everywhere, not just on Sunday.• Every believer has a Kingdom purpose — no one is optional.• Love is the mark that builds the church and witnesses to the world.👉 My mission is to provide you with biblical teaching that helps you grow deeper in your identity in Christ and live out your Kingdom purpose.📖 Scripture: Ephesians 4:16 (CSB)🎯 Theme: The church grows strongest when every believer is aligned to Christ and living out their purpose.▶️ Subscribe for Verse-by-Verse Bible Studies: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevatedReflections📍 Connect With Pastor David & The Bridge Fellowship:🌐 Church Website: https://www.thebridgemm.com📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevatedReflections🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZQ1vGoGvAF83V0wt6VFOB🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevated-reflections-bible-study/id1741528103

Welcome to Elevated Reflections Verse-by-Verse Bible StudyWhere are you watching from? 🌍We’d love to hear what stood out to you from today’s verse—drop your thoughts, questions, or prayer requests below. 📝👇💬 Let’s grow in God’s Word together, one verse at a time.👥 And if today’s teaching encouraged you, consider sharing it with a friend—you never know how one verse can change someone’s life.📍 Connect With Pastor David & The Bridge Fellowship:🌐 Church Website: https://www.thebridgemm.com📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevatedReflections🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZQ1vGoGvAF83V0wt6VFOB🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevated-reflections-bible-study/id1741528103