Message Notes

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