The first command in Ephesians occurs in 2:11. Up to that point, the Apostle Paul had been declaring the facts of our redemption. This first command is to “remember” what we were when God saved us. We were Gentiles who were ignorant of the true God and without hope. Knowing that we who were so “far off” have been brought near through Christ’s sacrifice not only humbles us but engenders joy and thankfulness.