Ephesians 3 Part 2
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
I. Ephesians 3:8-22
Outline – The theme of Ephesians 3 is the Mystery of Christ.
1. (v1-7) The Mystery revealed.
2. (v8-13) Purpose of the Mystery.
3. (v14-21) Paul’s prayer.
A. The Mystery of Christ
1. (v7-13 MSG)
a. (1 Pet. 1:10-12 NIV)
2. (v14-22 NIV) Paul’s prayer that we get a revelation of God’s love for us.
a. (v14-16) strengthened in the inner man.
~(Jude 1:20 NIV) praying in the Holy Spirit
~(Rom. 8:26-27 NIV)
b. (v17-18 NIV) rooted and established in God’s love for us.
~(Gal. 5:6 KJV) faith works by love
~(Rom. 5:5 NKJV) revelation of God’s love causes you to get your hopes up.
~(Rom. 8:35-39 NKJV) nothing can separate you from God’s love for you.
c. (v19 NIV) revelation of God’s love fills you with all the fullness of God.
d. (v20-21 NKJV)
[Pastor Lee Stokes]