Finally! (Eph.6:10)

Eph.6:18-24

I. Prayer, 18

‘All’ About Prayer

1. Periods: all

2. Prayers: all prayer & supplication

3. Perseverance: all – firm persistence

4. Persons: all saints Paul includes himself, 19

Keep on; keep alert. Ac.20:31

I. Prayer, 18

II. Preaching, 19

We need the prayersof those who care

Word: God’s part (‘given to me’) Mouth: Paul’s part

Make known: clear. Col.4:3; Ac.9:15

Boldly: courage. Ac.28:31

Ex.4:12 Ac.28:17

I. Prayer, 18

III. Power, 20

II. Preaching, 19

Ambasssador in bonds

A representative of a ruling authority Full title: 1ambassador extraordinary &

2plenipotentiary 1used for special service 2with full powers to represent a

government

Ambassador facts Official representative of kings & rulers.

2 Sm.10:1-2 Treatment of ambassador reflects view

of ruler who sent them. 2 Sm.10:3-6.

Chains, Ac.28:20 (2 Tim.2:9) Speak boldly, Ac.9:27 Ought, 1 Co.9:16

Views of Paul

I. Prayer, 18

IV. Personal, 21-22

II. Preaching, 19

III. Power, 20

What I do, 21

Tychicus

Col.4:7-8. 2 Tim.4:12

Care for others, 22 In danger of discouragement, 3:13 Ac.14, report of work

Without Paul,no epistle

Without Tychicus,no delivery

I. Prayer, 18

V. Parting, 23-24

II. Preaching, 19

III. Power, 20

IV. Personal, 21-22

The short list

Peace, 1:2; 6:15. Love, 1:4; 6:23-24. Faith, 1:1; 6:21, 23. Grace, 1:2; 6:24. Sincerity, 6:24.

“To love one with never diminishing love.”Double meaning? Sincerely + Eternally.

Conclusion1. Tragedy

Ephesians is challenging, but worth the effort. Hb.5:11-14

An error message will find you Present study habits determine future

response

Conclusion2. Christ & church

Christ Head of church, 1:22-23

Christ Cornerstone, 2:20

Christ Savior, 5:23

Christ Nourisher, 5:29

Church manifests wisdom of God, 3:10

Church submits to Christ, 5:24Christians are members of body, 4:4, 16

Conclusion 3. We can be what they were

Believe what they believed, 1:13 (Ga.1) Obey what they obeyed, 1:13; 5:26 Work as they worked, 4:16 Live as they lived, 4:1, 20 Worship as they worshipped, 5:19 Remain faithful in local congregation,

Rv.2:4-5“Each one of us is God’s special work of art, but it is up to us to keep satan from ruining the canvas”