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EPHESIANS – LESSON SIX

INTRODUCTION

     In 3:14-21, Paul continues to strengthen his brethren by expressing his desire for them in prayer.  In connection with these requests, Paul’s heart is filled with the glory of God’s inexhaustible power.  May we appreciate more the fact that God desires all of us to be spiritually strong, and allow Him to strengthen our “inward man.”  

I. RECEIVING OF THE DIVINE FULNESS (3:14-21)

A. Prayer to God for the inward man to be strengthened (v. 14-16)

 B. Prayer that Christ will dwell in the heart through faith (v. 17 a)

 C. Prayer for comprehending the magnitude of Christ’s low (v. 17b-19a)

 D. Doxology for God’s glorious power (v. 20-21)

QUESTIONS:

1. For what cause was Paul praying to the Father?

2. What posture does Paul have in prayer?

            Is this the only posture in prayer that pleases God?

3. From whom is every family in heaven and earth named?

4. Who is “the family in heaven”?

5. What is one blessing that manifests the “riches of his (God’s) glory” ?

6. Through God’s _______________ God strengthens the _____________   ______.

7. What is the concept of “Christ dwelling in our hearts”?

8. How does Christ dwell in our hearts?

9. In what is a Christian to take root?

10. All Christians should be strong to comprehend the    ___________, and _____________, and _________________, and _______________, and to know________  _________________ of _______________________.

11. How can we know the love of Christ if it passes knowledge?

12. How much of the divine fulness can we here and now expect to receive?

13. _______________ is able to do exceeding abundantly _______________ all that we _______________________ or _____________________.

14. Is God’s power available now, or will it only be available to us in the future life?

15. In what two areas is God glorified?

 How is He glorified in each?

16. How long shall glory be ascribed to God ?

17. Is there any good reason for Christians to remain weak?