06-29: Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians
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Thank you for joining us for worship today! Pastor Tag shares from Ephesians 1:14-20 and discusses the details of Paul's prayer for the Ephesians and what it means for us and our prayer life.
Resources:
: The Bible Project :: https://www.bibleproject.com
: YouVersion Bible App :: https://www.bible.com
Ephesians 1:14-20
[13] And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, [14] who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
Spiritual Wisdom
[15] For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, [16] I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, [17] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
[18] I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, [19] and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, [20] which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, [21] far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Notes:
*Notes are slides used on Sunday morning made available for your personal notes and study.
First request: “That He may give you a spirit of wisdom.”
Second Request: “That He may give you the revelation of knowledge of Him.”
Third Request: “I pray (ask) that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened.”
Enlightenment is necessary according to Paul for the following needs in the believer’s growth.
1. Know the hope (expectation) of His calling us to salvation (1:18). What is our calling?
2. Know the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. What is our inheritance?
3. Know what is the greatness of His power toward us. What is this power?
