Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores Ephesians 2 to show how Christ dismantled the 'wall of hostility' between people groups. By examining the story of Cornelius in Acts 10, the sermon illustrates how the Holy Spirit unites all nations into one citizenship in heaven.

• 1The Gospel is not just about peace between man and God (vertical), but also peace between different groups of people (horizontal).
• 2God shows no partiality; every nation, skin color, and language is worthy of and included in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• 3The Holy Spirit works in inseparable partnership with the preaching of the Word of God.
• 4Believers are no longer strangers or second-class citizens but are full members of God's household and fellow citizens with the saints.
• 5A heart for God must include a heart for all nations, as heaven will be composed of people from every tribe and tongue.

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

• Repent of any feelings of cultural superiority or prejudice that hinder the purpose of the Gospel in your life.
• Commit to reading the Old Testament to gain a deeper appreciation for the covenants and promises fulfilled in Christ.
• Pray for your local church to be a 'snapshot of heaven' by being welcoming and intentional toward people of different backgrounds.
• Be yielded to the Holy Spirit's leading, even when He interrupts your schedule or moves in unexpected ways during worship.
• Develop a 'missionary heart' by looking at people the way Jesus does—seeing past social status or reputation to their need for God.

• Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
• Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
• Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.