Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Chuck Vance teaches from Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on Paul’s prayer for wisdom and revelation. He emphasizes the magnitude of God’s power available to believers and encourages them to grow in intimate knowledge of Christ, understanding His resurrection, preeminence, and headship over the Church.
Lesson Outline
Proposition: In this text Paul gives the facts / reasons for our intimate relationship with God.
Fact #1 — Ephesians 1:18bFact #2 — Ephesians 1:18cFact #3 — Ephesians 1:19-23Note the “Power” words:HdynamisHenergeiaHkratousHischyosThis magnificent accumulation of words for power shows the magnitude of God’s great power available to Christians.Key Truth: If God is for us, who can be against us.
Conclusion: Three manifestations of God’s power seen in Christ (Ephesians 1:20-23):
Resurrection of ChristPreeminence of ChristHeadship of Christ over the Church