heavenly Jerusalem (Gal. 4: 26). In the later epistles Jews and Gentiles partake of the

"all spiritual blessings" in the heavenlies.

The purpose of this study has been to show this distinction, a distinction that should be

considered and prayed over very carefully. In the first great epistle of the mystery

(Ephesians) there are two prayers for the saints, prayers that we should pray for

ourselves, for they request enlightenment into that truth which God would make known

to His saints (Col. 1: 26, 27).

If the realization of what it meant to be blessed with Israel called forth from the

Gentiles such a liberal gift to those through whom they had been blessed, how much

more should the wonder of being blessed with all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies

cause us to contribute to the work of the Lord in this day. In this the Philippians are an

example, for they sent to the one who had been used of God to reveal the truth of the

mystery; to-day we also should support the means used to commit the same truth to

faithful men. The need for promoting gospel testimony cannot be over estimated, but

there is a real occasion to emphasize the need of seeking to be allowed to make known

(by gift or whatever other way we can) the mystery. We say "allowed" advisedly, for we

are confident that the highest privilege ever granted man is to speak of these truths which

are so vitally associated with the present headship and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ at

the right hand of God in the heavenlies.

The consideration of giving has led us to the subject of our blessings; let us then

conclude with the benediction with which these blessings are first introduced:--