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Passage: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2.1-10
Scripture
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Observation
We were once dead in our sins, obeying the devil. We have all been in that dark place.
But God gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead, and He seated us in heavenly realms with Him. It is by God’s grace that we are saved. It is a gift from Him. We couldn’t do this by ourselves.
Now we are God’s masterpiece, created to do the good deeds He has planned for us.
Application
I am God’s masterpiece, the pinnacle of His creative activity. We are constantly under assault by the judgements and accusations of other people and ourselves.
God’s judgement is that I am a work of art- His masterpiece.
Sins- both those committed by me and those committed against me- are like balls of dirt and mud thrown over this artwork.
When I was born again, God started the restoration process, carefully scraping off the dity, repairing broken threads, cleaning the paintwork.
Now, instead of being in captivity to sin, I am being set free to do the good deeds that I was created for. We are not saved by good deeds; we are saved for good deeds.
Every one of us is created unique to shine out God’s glory in a unique way. We are not copies or forgeries; we are unique original creations.
Prayer
Thank you Lord that you tell me I am a new creation, a masterpiece in your creative handiwork. Please continue to release me from sin so that I can glorify you in all things. Amen.
New Life Narrabri 
Hi ,
(Ephesians 2 : 10) states : ‘We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.’
The verse is propounded nicely in this article.
This is one way of explanation about _which are good works.
1) To give the things which are needful to the body, such as clothes to the poor, food who is lacking & hungry & drink to the thirsty. ‘(James 2:15-16) &
( Matthew 25 : 46)
2)’ To give alms generously to the people. (Acts 10 : 2 )
Not saying to neighbor, “Tomorro w I will give it”. (Proverbs. 3 : 27-28 )
3) To help people in the cases of their urgent need. ‘ (Titus 3 : 14)
4) To make peace. (Matthew. 5: 9 )
5) To serve the saints. Hebrews 6:10 )
6) (1Timothy 2 :1,3 )says:‘ Do supplications,prayers, intercess ions, & thanksgivings for all people. This is good & it is pleasing in the sight of God.’
7) To do the work of the Lord.(1Corinth. 15 : 58) Such as healing etc. (Acts 10 : 38 )
These are few examples of the bible who did good work.
i) Rahab. (James 2 : 25)
She protected, the Israelite spies in Jericho, lying to the king’s men to ensure their escape, marking her window with a scarlet cord.
!!) Dorcas (Tabitha)
She was known for her charitable works, making clothing for the poor & helping widows.
( Acts 9 : 36) says: “In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, in Greek Dorcas; she was devoted to good works & acts of charity”.
!!!) Nehemiah
He planned & oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall, a significant act of leadership. ( Nehemiah. 6 : 15 )
!v) Elijah
He helped the widow of Zarephat ( 1 King 17 : 8 – 24)
v) Miriam (Moses sister)
She watches over him after he’s placed in a basket on the Nile. She then suggests to Pharaoh’s daughter, who found Moses, that she find a Hebrew nurse to care for the child, thus allowing Moses’ own mother, Jochebed, to raise him.(Exodus 2 : 1-10)
vi) Moses
He was called to do good by leading the Israelites out of Egypt, that brought them to freedom.
vii) Noah
He worked for many years to build the ark to God’s specifica tions, a testament to his hard work. ( Genesis 6: 22) states :Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.’
viii) Joseph
He showed compassion to his brothers when they came to Egypt for food, using his position to save their lives.
ix) Abraham
Abraham’s “good work” wasn’t about achieving earthly glory, but about demonstrating a perfect,
active faith in God’s command to offer his son, Isaac.
X) Paul
He encouraged believers to be careful to maintain good works & was himself zealous for good deeds & caring for the poor. ( Galatians 2 : 10)
So,
(Hebrews 13:16 ) says: ‘Do not neglect to do good & to share what you have, for such sacrific es are pleasing to God.’
And,
(James 4:17 ) says :’Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.’
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