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Ephesians, Part 9: Application
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Yesterday I preached from Ephesians 3:14-21. I considered four questions:
1. Who do we pray to?
2. What should we ask for?
3. How does God accomplish this?
4. What is the ultimate result?
You can listen online or download the message here.
And here are Pastor Brian Chesemore’s application questions:
1. In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul lifts up a prayer for spiritual strength. How does Paul’s prayer teach us about God? What does it mean to know God as Father?
2. Paul uses numerous phrases in v.16-19 to emphasize our one spiritual need. What is the one fundamental need for the Ephesians and for us? What does Paul not ask God to do?
3. What significant work does the Holy Spirit accomplish in your life, as revealed in this passage?
4. What is the ultimate result of praying for this inward strengthening work of Christ?
Josh,
I just wanted to say thank you for your message here. I was struggling to stay awake that Sunday, but I did hear bits and pieces and knew that I must hear it again online. I took that liberty today, and I think it’s one of the most life altering messages that I’ve heard in months, maybe years. I can’t be satisfied with one hearing though. I know I need to listen again, and really take the time neccesary to meditate on this and what it means for me. Too often in the past, I have either assumed (as you mentioned in the message) that I knew this stuff, or that this or that person could really benefit from this message without considering the implications it has for my own life. But the question remains the same, it’s in my head yes, but has it reached my heart and soul? I am sure for me the answer to that question is “no”. And so, I will be putting in some real time to dive into this, and swim and drink and hopefully before too long, be laughing in utter joy and amazement at the incredible riches of God’s grace toward me. I thank God for all of you guys (pastors) and how you so faithfully watch over us.
I am thanking god for you, and praying for you.
By His grace,
Kevin Smith
By Kevin Smith on 12/30/2008