Lesson Seven: “Life-Changing Power”

Ephesians 3:14-21

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”

Ephesians 3:20-21
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Lesson: “Life-Changing Power”

I : Continuation of Paul’s Prayer for these Ephesian Believers
    - Acts 23:11, Acts 22:21

    A: With Retrospect
        - Ephesians 3:14

    B: With Reverence
        - Ephesians 3:14-15


II : The Content of Paul’s Prayer for these Ephesian Believers
     - Notice here in these verses how Paul made specific requests unto God
       on their behalf…
     - Notice how he prayed for…

     A: The Holy Spirit’s Power
         - Ephesians 3:16, Matthew 6:19-21, 24, 33, II Corinthians 4:7

     B: The Son’s Companionship and Love
         - Ephesians 3:17-19, John 14:26, John 15:1-17

     C: The Father’s Fullness
         - Ephesians 3:19c


IV : The Conclusion to Paul’s Prayer

     A: Confidence in God’s Power
         - Ephesians 3:20

     B: Concern for God’s Glory
         - Ephesians 3:21, John 15:7-8

Conclusion:
So let me ask you today, child of God…are you allowing the supernatural power of God to work and be active in your life today? Or are you quenching the Spirit of God in your life? Are you keeping the Holy Spirit of God which indwells your heart from ‘feeling at home’ in your heart and feeling welcome to do in your life as He so pleases and desires to do?

Oh, dear child of God, never forget that the life-changing, soul-saving power of God dwells within you today. Please, allow God to have His way with you today!