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Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18a

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

1. The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)
   1. The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2)
   2. The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14)
   3. Paul’s prayer for wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:15-23)
      1. Commendation and thanksgiving (Ephesians 1:15-16a)
         NB. Their “faith in the Lord Jesus”
         NB. Their “love for all the saints”
         NB. Paul’s unceasing thanksgiving for his readers
      2. Petition (Ephesians 1:16b-23)
         1. For wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:16b-18)
            1. The occasion (Ephesians 1:16b)
            2. The Person addressed in prayer (Ephesians 1:17a)
            3. The content of the request (Ephesians 1:17b-18a)
               NB. “a spirit of wisdom and revelation”
               NB. “in the knowledge of Him”
               NB. “the eyes of your heart”
               NB. “may be enlightened”

Conclusion and application