Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation

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. Chuck’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Proposition: In this text Paul gives the facts / reasons for our intimate relationship with God. Fact #1 — Ephesians 1:18b Fact #2 — Ephesians 1:18c Fact #3 — Ephesians 1:19-23 Note the “Power” words: Hdynamis Henergeia Hkratous Hischyos This 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 Christ Preeminence of Christ Headship of Christ over the Church