Ephesians is the first new testament book referenced in early church writings that have come down to us st clements letter to the corinthians around ad 96 contains a few phrases that seem to be drawn from ephe sians including a prayer to open the eyes of our heart that we might know you alluding. Honor your father and mother this is the first commandment with a promise if you honor your father and mother things will go well for you and you will have a long life on the earth fathers do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them rather bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the lord. Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of ephesians dont miss come alive holy week series sermon central share a sermon try pro free help who do you think you are series becoming who we are brad bailey january 12 2014 what we thought was going to help us become who we want to bedoesnt turn out to be so simple . Ephesians 6 the message msg 6 1 3 children do what your parents tell you this is only right honor your father and mother is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it namely so you will live well and have a long life. In other words everything that has been said he is now summing up as he closes the book of ephesians i want you to know that a lot has been said you can understand the force that he has in your life in ephesians 610 i want you to see first of all the command where paul received divine instruction is not to be thought of