In Ephesians, the Play’s the Thing

I saw something new in this week’s study inEphesians. Being a theater buff, I had to go there.Contrary to popular opinion, creation is not a clock God wound and walked away from to pursue more interesting activities. Creation is a big cast, full-scale production performed beforea celestial audience. I draw this analogy from Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians, 3:7-21 (ESV).

The play, of course, is a mystery. Cast in the lead role is Jesus Christ, a member of God’s production staff. His credentia...