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Ephesians is quoted about the “middle wall of separation” being broken and “one new man” created; what would it look like for a church to embody “one new man” so concretely that social, class, and ethnic divisions lose their power—not only symbolically but in shared life, leadership, and resources?

Another way to ask: Ephesians says the “middle wall of separation” is broken and God makes “one new man.” What would it look like for a church to live this so clearly that class and ethnic divisions lose power in daily life, leadership, and money?

Direct Answer The transcript’s main concrete implication is that the church should treat Jew/Gentile distinctions as abolished in Christ and live as “one nation,” the Israel of God—where old labels no longer define belonging or privilege. It doesn’t spell out leadership and resource practices, but it points to unity created by Christ’s blood and a shared identity as Abraham’s seed.

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Ephesians is quoted: Christ “made both into one and broke down the middle wall of separation… that he might create… one new man out of the two.”
The lesson draws the conclusion: “There is no longer a wall of separation between Jew and Gentile.”
It defines the unified identity: “one new man, the spiritual Jew, the true Jew… one nation, the Israel of God.”
Galatians is quoted to extend unity language: “There is neither Jew nor Greek… slave nor free… male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Shared inheritance is highlighted: “If you are Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.”

Discussion Follow-ups What would need to change in a church’s habits so that “one nation” is more than an idea—especially across class or ethnic lines? How might baptism into Christ (“have put on Christ”) become a stronger bond than background?

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