Scripture: Ephesians 1:17b-19a
Lesson Outline
The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2)The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14)Paul’s prayer for wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:15-23)Commendation and thanksgiving (Ephesians 1:15-16a)Petition (Ephesians 1:16b-23)For wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:16b-18)The occasion (Ephesians 1:16b)The Person addressed in prayer (Ephesians 1:17a)The content of the request (Ephesians 1:17b-18a)NB. “in the knowledge of Him”
NB. “the eyes of your heart”
NB. “may be enlightened”
The purposes of the petition (Ephesians 1:18b-19a)To know what is the hope of His calling (Ephesians 1:18b)NB. “calling”
NB. “hope”
To know what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints (Ephesians 1:18c)NB. “His inheritance”
NB. “in the saints”
To know what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe (Ephesians 1:19a)Conclusion and application