3 Activities of the Godhead Necessary for Spiritual Strength 1. The Supply of the Father, v. 16a 2. The Strengthening of the Spirit, v. 16b 3. The Support of the Son , v. 17a

4 Considerations to Refine Your Posture in Prayer 1. Consider the Grace of God, v. 14a ("For this reason") 2. Consider the Character of God, v. 14b ("I bow my knees") 3. Consider the Compassion of God, v. 14c ("before the Father") 4. Consider the Authority of God, v. 15

1. Learn How to be Mature (v. 2a) a. Being Temperate b. Being Dignified c. Being Sensible 2. Learn How to Endure (v. 2b) a. Sound in Faith b. Sound in Love c. Sound in Perseverance

4 Practical Outworkings of the Mystery of God 1. Universal Proclamation, v. 10 2. Unstoppable Plan, v. 11 3. Unhindered Presence, v. 12 4. Unconventional Purpose, v. 13

3 Requirements of Faithful Ministry 1. The Capability for Ministry, v. 7 2. The Competency for Ministry, v. 8 3. The Content of Ministry, v. 9

3 Privileges of Gentile Christians 1. The Mystery Has been Recognized, v. 4 2. The Mystery Has Been Revealed, v. 5 3. The Mystery Has Been Realized, v. 6

3 Proofs of Paul's Apostleship to the Gentiles 1. Paul's Commitment to the Gentiles, v. 1 2. Paul's Call to the Gentiles, v. 2 3. Paul's Competence to the Gentiles, v. 3