Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for September 8, 2019

Eyes Wide Open!

Ephesians 1:15-23

-The more you are able to see your privileges, the more you will be able to live in light of them.
-transition from benediction to intercession
-noting the connection between prayer and praise
-assessing your appetite

1. Overview of the prayer (15-18a)

• prompted by report of their faith in Christ and love toward saints
• focused on knowledge that flows from experience and understanding
• impossible apart from revelation and illumination
• “heart” references the entire inward self

2. Elements of the prayer (18b-23)

• the hope of God’s call
• the glory of God’s inheritance
• the greatness of God’s power
• amplification: exaltation and authorization of Christ (Psalm 110:1)

3. So What?

• Assess the matters of your mind’s attention and your heart’s affection.
• Consider the content of your prayers for others and for yourself.
• Determine to be a doctrinally-informed and doctrinally-enabled believer.
• sinking sand or solid rock?