Ephesians Lesson 8: Hearts with Eyes

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17b-19a Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction 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