We Need God's Help to See It (2026-02-01, David Camera, Eph 1:15-23)

A sermon on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 by Pastor David Camera. How does a person's self-perception impact the way they approach life?  Paul begins in verse 15, with "…for this reason." What reason/s?  Do you ever thank God in your prayers when you see good things in others?  In verses 17-19 Paul reports the content of his prayer. For what does Paul pray?  In verse 17, Paul teaches that the key to knowing our identity, purpose and future is knowing the identity and purpose of _______________.  What is our hope as Christians? How did we come to possess that hope?  What is the church according to v. 18?  What power is at work within the church?  Read verses 20-21. What do we learn about Christ?  Identify the parts of Christ's body in verses 22-23 in relationship to all things.  What have you learned about who you are and about your place in God's cosmic plan? How will this new understanding impact the way you approach life?  How can we use Paul’s prayer as a model for us in our prayer life?  Do we realize we are part of something so big? And are we praying, as he does, to know and experience these great blessings more and more?