Paul’s Prayer and Doxology (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Key Verse:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Outline:
Outline of the Prayer
Kneeling before the Father (Ephesians 3:14-15)
God’s Resources (Ephesians 3:16)
Strengthening the Inner Being (Ephesians 3:16b-17a)
The Process of Sanctification
Spirit-filled Christians
Rooted and Grounded in Love (Ephesians 3:17b)
Outcome 1: To Comprehend the Love that Surpasses Knowledge (Ephesians 3:18-19a)
Outcome 2: Filled with God (Ephesians 3:19b)
Doxology: God’s Ability to Answer Abundantly (Ephesians 3:20)
Doxology: Glory in the Church (Ephesians 3:21)