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Spiritual Retreat 2018 : The Prayers of the Apostle Paul : Session 4

14 July 2018

SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Theme: “The Prayers of the Apostle Paul”

 G. A CLOSER EXAMINATION OF THE SECOND PRAYER OF GREAT INSIGHT
(Ephesians 3:14-21)

1. “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
From whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named” Ephesians 3:14-15

a) For this reason
i) Inferential
ii) Causative
b) Similar to Ephesians 1:15 “Therefore I also…”
c) I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
i) Recognition of the greatness of God
ii) Humble adoration
iii) Appropriate response (further)
d) Connectedness
i) Whole family of God
ii) Heaven and earth
iii) All bear the name of the Lord
iv) We are His people

 

Continued in Session 5